The 1962 season of the Peruvian Primera División, the top category of Peruvian football, was played by 10 teams. The national champions were Alianza Lima.Peru - List of ChampionsUniversitario: Una década imborrable: 1960 a 1969Alianza Lima: Temporada 1962
Competition format All teams faced each other in a double round-robin format, playing home and away matches. The team that accumulated the highest number of points at the end of the season was automatically crowned champion, while the team with the fewest points was relegated to the Peruvian Segunda División.
Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss.
Teams Team changes Promoted from1961 Segunda División Relegated from1961 Primera División KDT Nacional Mariscal Sucre
Stadia locations Team City Mannager Alianza Lima La Victoria, Lima Jaime de Almeida Atlético Chalaco Callao Joao Dias dos Santos Centro Iqueño Cercado de Lima Ondino Viera Ciclista Lima Cercado de Lima Roberto Drago Defensor Lima Breña, Lima Erwin Hieger Deportivo Municipal Cercado de Lima Juan Valdivieso KDT Nacional Callao Alejandro Heredia Sport Boys Callao Marcos Calderón Sporting Cristal Rímac, Lima Juan Honores Universitario Breña, Lima Ismael Soria
League table Standings
Results
Top scorers Rank Player Club Goals 1 Alberto Gallardo Sporting Cristal 22 2 Jesús Peláez Centro Iqueño 19 3 Nemesio Mosquera Ciclista Lima 15 4 Pedro Pablo León Alianza Lima 14 5 Ángel Uribe Universitario 12 José Azofra Ciclista Lima 12
See also 1962 Peruvian Segunda División
References
External links Peru 1962 season at RSSSF Peruvian Football League News