Both of those stars gave their farewell to the Seleccion in that tournament. Bocha smashed a hat-trick, including two from the penalty spot, as Colombia were blown away 8-2, and the young star would finish top scorer with nine as five straight wins clinched the title.Īngelillo was not far behind, netting eight. Maschio, Racing Club's 23-year-old striker, gave a glimpse of what was to come in Argentina's opening match in Peru, played at Lima's Estadio Nacional. That forward line fired the nation to perhaps their best-ever performance in the South American Championship or Copa America, as it became known after 1975.Īll but one of the 25 goals smashed home in just six matches came from a member of that quintet. The names which stunned South American football in 1957 still roll straight off the tongue for fans of a certain age: Corbatta, Maschio, Angelillo, Omar Sivori and Osvaldo Cruz-the Angels with Dirty Faces. OldFootballPhotos Corbatta, Maschio, Angelillo, #Sívori and Osvaldo Cruz: the "#CarasSucias" of 1957 #CopaAmérica
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