Pablo Dorado

Pablo Aniceto Dorado Gallinares (22 June 1908 in Montevideo – 18 November 1978) was a footballer who played for the Uruguay national team. He represented his country at the 1930 FIFA World Cup and is better known for being the first ever player to score in a World Cup final. In the final against Argentina, he scored the first goal of the match in the 12th minute, putting the hosts Uruguay in front by shooting the ball through the legs of Argentine goalkeeper Juan Botasso.

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 1–0 4–0 1930 FIFA World Cup 2. 30 July 1930 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay 1–0 4–2 1930 FIFA World Cup Final 3. 18 May 1932 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay 1–0 1–0 Friendly