The 1967 Torneo Descentralizado was the 51st season of the highest division of Peruvian football. Although Alfonso Ugarte de Chiclín and Octavio Espinosa were relegated last season, they regained promotion to the first division through the 1967 Copa Perú which was played prior to the start of the first division. Juan Aurich of Chiclayo made its debut in the first division in this season.
The defending champion Universitario retained their title.Universitario de Deportes - Campeón Nacional 1967A 53 años del bicampeonato de una «generación dorada»Universitario 1967: Garra de doble filo Deportivo Municipal and Alfonso Ugarte de Chiclín were relegated.
Teams Team changes Promoted from1966 Segunda División Promoted from1967 Copa Perú Relegated from1966 Primera División Porvenir Miraflores Alfonso Ugarte de Chiclín Octavio Espinosa Juan Aurich Melgar Alfonso Ugarte de Chiclín Octavio Espinosa Carlos Concha
Stadia locations
Team City Alfonso Ugarte de Chiclín Trujillo Alianza Lima La Victoria, Lima Atlético Grau Piura Centro Iqueño Cercado de Lima Defensor Arica Breña, Lima Defensor Lima Breña, Lima Deportivo Municipal Cercado de Lima Juan Aurich Chiclayo Mariscal Sucre La Victoria, Lima Octavio Espinosa Ica Porvenir Miraflores Miraflores, Lima Sport Boys Callao Sporting Cristal Rímac, Lima Universitario Breña, Lima The whole tournament was played in seven stadiums:
Stadium CityEstadio Nacional LimaEstadio Teodoro Lolo Fernández Estadio Elías Aguirre ChiclayoEstadio Miguel Grau PiuraEstadio Modelo de Trujillo TrujilloEstadio Municipal de Ica IcaEstadio Municipal de Pisco Pisco
League table Standings
Results
Top scorers Player Nationality Goals ClubPedro Pablo León15Alianza Lima See also 1967 Peruvian Segunda División 1967 Copa Perú
References
External links Peru 1967 season at RSSSF