The Torneo Relámpago, also called the Gran Torneo Relámpago or Relámpago, was a Peruvian football competition created and then organized by the Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos del Perú. It was played from 1943 until 1965.Clásicos a mano (armada) Universitario 1 - Alianza Lima 0 (Relámpago - 1950)Alianza Lima - Palmarés Gran Torneo Relámpago¿Conoces la historia del Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos del Perú?
The tournament was played among the clubs of the Peruvian Primera División and took place in a single day, with each match lasting between 30 minutes and, if the tie persisted, the winner was determined by the team with the most corner kicks in their favor or, failing that, by the team that had committed fewer fouls. All the matches were played at the Estadio Nacional in Lima.
Champions Primera División
Ed. Season Champion Score Runner-up 1943 Sport Boys 0–0 (3–2 c.) Deportivo Municipal 1944 Deportivo Municipal 5–1 Centro Iqueño 1945 Atlético Chalaco 1–0 Universitario 1946–I Deportivo Municipal 4–3 Centro Iqueño 1946–II Atlético Chalaco 2–1 Sport Boys 1947–I Alianza Lima 2–0 Deportivo Municipal 1947–II Atlético Chalaco 1–0 Sport Boys 1948 Sporting Tabaco 0–0 (2–1 c.) Deportivo Municipal 1949 Sport Boys 5–2 Atlético Chalaco 1950 Sport Boys 3–1 Universitario 1951 Deportivo Municipal 1–0 Atlético Chalaco 1952 Centro Iqueño 0–0 (4–1 c.) Deportivo Municipal 1953 Centro Iqueño 3–1 Mariscal Sucre 1954 Alianza Lima 2–1 Mariscal Sucre 1956 Sporting Cristal 2–0 Sport Boys 1957 Ciclista Lima – 1958 Ciclista Lima 2–0 Mariscal Castilla 1959 Sporting Cristal – 1960 Universitario 1–0 Deportivo Municipal 1961 Centro Iqueño 3–0 Sporting Cristal
A. Sport Boys won because they had more corner kicks in their favor during the match against Deportivo Municipal. B. Sporting Tabaco won because they had more corner kicks in their favor during the match against Deportivo Municipal.
Segunda División
Season Champion Score Runner-up 1960 Carlos Concha 1–1 (4–3 c.) Defensor Arica 1961 Juventud Gloria 3–0 Mariscal Castilla 1964 Mariscal Sucre 1–0 Unión América 1965 Porvenir Miraflores 3–2 Íntimos de La Legua
Titles by club RankClubWinnersRunners-upWinning yearsRunners-up yearsDeportivo Municipal 3 4 1944, 1946–I, 1951 1943, 1947–I, 1948, 1952Sport Boys 3 3 1943, 1949, 1950 1946–II, 1947–II, 1956Atlético Chalaco 3 2 1945, 1946–II, 1947–II 1949, 1951Centro Iqueño 3 2 1952, 1953, 1961 1944, 1946–ISporting Cristal 2 1 1956, 1959 1961Alianza Lima 2 — 1947–I, 1954 — Ciclista Lima 2 — 1957, 1958 — Universitario 1 2 1960 1945, 1950Sporting Tabaco 1 — 1948 —
1943 Torneo Relámpago Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
1944 Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on July 9, 1944.Por el Campeonato Relámpago, el Club Universitario de Deportes disputa dos encuentros en el Estadio Nacional. En el segundo iguala cero a cero ante Centro Iqueño. Quarterfinals
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1945 Torneo Relámpago Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
1946–I Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on May 12, 1946. Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
1946–II Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on October 20, 1946. Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
1947–I Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on May 11, 1947. Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
1947–II Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on November 2, 1947. Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
1948 Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on December 8, 1948. Universitario was eliminated by drawing lots. Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
1949 Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on June 24, 1949. Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
1950 Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on July 16, 1950. First Round
Second Round
Semifinals
Final
1951 Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on June 19, 1951. First Round
Second Round
Semifinals
Final
1952 Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on August 3, 1952. First Round
Second Round
Semifinals
Final
1953 Torneo Relámpago The tournament was played on January 17, 1953. First Round
Second Round
Semifinals
Final
1956 Torneo Relámpago First Round
Second Round
Semifinals
Final
1960 Torneo Relámpago (Segunda División) Prior to the start of the 1960 Peruvian Segunda División season, it was decided that the Torneo Relámpago would be held on May 15, 1960, organized by the Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos del Perú. The tournament featured clubs from the Peruvian Segunda División and was played over a single day, with each match lasting 30 minutes. In the event of a draw, the winner was determined by the team with the most corner kicks in its favor or, if still level, by the team that had committed fewer fouls. First Round
Quarterfinals
Defensor Arica advanced to the semifinal by draw.
Semifinal
Carlos Concha advanced to the final by draw.
Final
1961 Torneo Relámpago (Segunda División) Following the 1961 Peruvian Segunda División season, it was decided that the Torneo Relámpago would be held on November 1, 1961. The competition was organized by the ACF, the Círculo de Periodistas Deportivos del Perú, and the Asociación de Arbitros, in support of the Navidad del Niño Peruano charity initiative.
The tournament featured clubs from the Peruvian Segunda División and was played over a single day, with each match lasting 30 minutes, while the final was played over 40 minutes without a halftime break. In the event of a draw, the winner was determined by the team with the most corner kicks awarded in its favor or, if still level, by the team that had committed fewer fouls.
The entire tournament was played at the Estadio Fray Martín de Porres. First Round
Quarterfinals
Mariscal Castilla advanced to the semifinal by draw.
Semifinal
Juventud Gloria advanced to the final by draw.
Final
1964 Torneo Relámpago (Segunda División) Prior to the start of the 1964 season, a short-format (lightning) tournament was held, featuring all ten clubs competing in the Second Division. Mariscal Sucre were crowned champions after defeating Unión América 1–0 in the final.
The entire tournament was played at the Estadio Fray Martín de Porres.
Quarterfinals
Semifinal
Final
1965 Torneo Relámpago (Segunda División) Prior to the start of the 1965 season, a short-format (lightning) tournament was held, featuring all ten clubs competing in the Second Division. Porvenir Miraflores were crowned champions after defeating Íntimos de La Legua 3–2 in the final.
The tournament was played on August 9, 1965, with all matches held at the Estadio Fray Martín de Porres.
First round
Quarterfinals
Semifinal
Final
References
See also Campeonato de Apertura (Perú)
External links Peruvian Football League News