1917 Copa de Honor MCBA Final
Football match
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The 1917 Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires was the final that decided the champion of the 12th. edition of this National cup of Argentina.[1] In the match, held in Estadio Crucecita (home of C.A. Independiente) in Avellaneda, Racing Club beat River Plate 3â1 in extra time,[1][2] winning its four Copa de Honor trophy within five years.[3]
"Municipalidad de Buenos Aires"
A Racing team of 1917 | |||||||
| Event | 1917 Copa de Honor "Municipalidad de Buenos Aires" | ||||||
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| (after extra time) | |||||||
| Date | 6 January 1918 | ||||||
| Venue | Independiente Stadium, Avellaneda | ||||||
It was the 4th. and last Copa de Honor won by Racing, which also won all the finals contested.
Qualified teams
| Team | Previous final app. |
|---|---|
| Racing Club | 1912, 1913, 1915 |
| River Plate | (none) |
- Note
- Bold indicates winning years
Overview
The 1918 edition was contested by 29 clubs, 21 within Buenos Aires Province, and 8 from Liga Rosarina de Football. Playing in a single-elimination tournament, Racing beat Banfield (3â0 in Avellaneda), Estudiantes de La Plata (2â0 as visitor), arch-rival Independiente (3â1 after extra time in Crucecita stadium). In the Buenos Aires' semifinal, Racing beat San Lorenzo de Almagro 3â1 at Dársena Sur, qualifying to play the semifinal vs the Rosario representatives that had played another elimination stage. In semifinal, Racing defeated Rosario Central (1â1 and 3â0 in Dársena Sur and Crucecita, respectively).[1][4]
On the other hand, River Plate beat Estudiantil Porteño (3â0 at Gaona and Campichuelo), Porteño (2â0 in Dársena Sur), Tigre (5â0 as visitor), and finally Huracán (3â2 at Racing Club) qualifying for the semifinal vs the Rosarian team, where the squad beat Tiro Federal (1â1 and 1â0, at Gimnasia y Esgrima de Rosario and Dársena Sur, respectively).[1]
The final was held in Independiente Stadium on January 6, 1918. Racing beat River 3â1 after extra time,[2] winning its four and last Copa de Honor trophy.
Road to the final
- H: home
- A: away
- N: neutral
| Racing | Round | River Plate | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opponent | Result | Stage | Opponent | Result | ||
| Banfield | 3â0 (H) | Preliminary | Estudiantil Porteño | 3â0 (N) [n 1] | ||
| Estudiantes (LP) | 2â0 (A) | First Round | Porteño | 2â0 (H) | ||
| Independiente | 3â1 (a.e.t.) (A) | Second Round | Tigre | 5â0 (A) | ||
| San Lorenzo | 3â1 (N) [n 2] | Third Round | Huracán | 3â2 (N) [n 3] | ||
| Rosario Central | 1â1 (a.e.t.) (H); 3â0 (H) | Semifinal [n 4] | Tiro Federal | 1â1 (a.e.t.) (A); 1â0 (A) | ||
- Notes
- Played at Ferro Carril Oeste Stadium.[2]
- Played in La Boca (maybe Boca Juniors Stadium?).[2]
- Played between porteños and rosarinos teams.
Match details
| Racing Club | 3â1 (a.e.t.) | River Plate |
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Report | ? |
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   River Plate
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