Pablo Dorado

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Pablo Dorado (June 22, 190818 November 1978) was a striker for Uruguay in the 1930 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).

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