Pablo Dorado
Pablo Dorado (22 June 1908 in Montevideo – 18 November 1978) was a striker for Uruguay in the 1930 FIFA World Cup . In the final against Argentina, he scored the 1st goal of the match in the 12th minute, putting the hosts Uruguay in front by shooting the ball through the legs of the goalkeeper Botasso[1] making him the first player ever to score in a World Cup final.
Dorado played club football for C.A. Bella Vista in Uruguay and River Plate in Argentina (1931–1935).
International goals
Uruguay's goal tally first
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 21 July 1930 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  Romania | 1–0 | 4–0 | 1930 FIFA World Cup |
| 2. | 30 July 1930 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  Argentina | 1–0 | 4–2 | 1930 FIFA World Cup Final |
| 3. | 18 May 1932 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay | Romania | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
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