The 1975 edition of the Copa América football tournament was played between 17 July and 28 October. For the first time there was no fixed venue, and all matches were played throughout the year in each country. In addition, the tournament changed its name from South American Championship to Copa América. All ten CONMEBOL countries participated, with defending champions Uruguay receiving a bye into the semi-finals and the rest starting in the group stage. Squads For a complete list of participating squads: see 1975 Copa América squads Group stage The teams were drawn into three groups, consisting of three teams each. Each team played twice (home and away) against the other teams in their group, with two points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss. The winner of each group advanced to the semi-finals. Group A Group B Group C {{center|''Match abandoned at 43}} Knockout stage Semi-finals 2–2 on points. Colombia won 3–1 on aggregate goals. 2–2 on points. Peru won on a drawing of lots. Finals 2–2 on points. A play-off was played on a neutral ground to determine the winner. Peru won the play-off 1–0. Result Goal scorers With four goals, Leopoldo Luque and Ernesto Díaz are the top scorers in the tournament. In total, 79 goals were scored by 42 different players, with only one of them credited as own goal.4 goals Leopoldo Luque Ernesto Díaz3 goals Mario Kempes Daniel Killer Ovidio Mezza Danival Nelinho Palhinha Roberto Batata Juan Carlos Oblitas Oswaldo Ramírez2 goals Osvaldo Ardiles Mario Zanabria Campos Luis Araneda Miguel Ángel Gamboa Ponciano Castro Willington Ortiz Gonzalo Castañeda Hugo Enrique Kiese Clemente Rolón Enrique Casaretto Teófilo Cubillas Percy Rojas1 goal Julio Asad Ramón Bóveda Américo Gallego Romeu Sergio Ahumada Julio Crisosto Carlos Reinoso Edgar Angulo Oswaldo Calero Eduardo Retat Polo Carrera Félix Lasso Carlos Báez César Cueto Hugo Sotil Fernando Morena Ramón IriarteOwn goal''' Julio Meléndez (for Brazil) References External links Copa América 1975 at RSSSF Copa América tournaments 1975 in South American football