The 1975 Copa América final was the final match to determine the Copa América champion. The first leg was held in Estadio El Campín of Bogotá on October 16, the second leg in Estadio Nacional of Lima on October 22, and the playoff match in Estadio Olímpico of Caracas on 28 October.
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The final was played in a two-legged tie system, the team earning more points would be the champion. A tie on points was resolved in a play-off match to be played at a neutral venue. It happened when Peru and Colombia each won a match.[1] Peru would defeat Colombia, 1–0. It was their second title.[2] Hugo Sotil of FC Barcelona scored the goal.[1]
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Peru had won the competition in 1939 but the winner had been decided by points.
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- Peru and Brazil tied 3–3 on aggregate but Peru qualified by the drawing of lots.[3]
- Colombia won 3–1 on aggregate
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"Copa América 1975" by José Carluccio on Historia y Fútbol blogsite, 10 Nov 2008
Oliver, Guy (1992). The Guinness Record of World Soccer. Guinness publishing. p. 566. ISBN 0-85112-954-4.