1944 Copa Ramírez Final Explained

1944 Copa Ramírez Final
Team1:San Martín (T)
Team1score:3
Team2:Newell's
Team2score:1
Date:4 March 1945
City:S.M. de Tucumán
Referee:J. Cángaro
Previous:1943
Next:1945

The 1944 Copa Ramírez Final (also named Campeonato de la República) was the final match to decide the winner of the Copa General Pedro Ramírez, the 2nd. edition of this Argentine national cup organised by the AFA. The final was contested by San Martín de Tucumán and Newell's Old Boys at Estadio Monumental José Fierro, home of local team Atlético Tucumán.[1]

San Martín de Tucumán won 3–1, becoming the first club not directly affiliated to the Argentine Football Association to win a national competition.[2] [3] It is still regarded as the most important title in San Martín's history.[4]

Qualified teams

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Overview

The cup was contested by 50 teams. The four Primera División teams that had been semifinalists of Copa de Competencia Británica were automatically entered into the quarter-finals, with other clubs from regional leagues having to qualify to play. Teams were divided into four groups (by province), playing each other in a single round-robin tournament.[5]

In quarter finals, San Martín eliminated Boca Juniors (11–9 on the corner kick rule, decission taken after the score remained 2–2 at the end of extra time), then eliminating Sarmiento de Resistencia also on corner kicks (12–7) after a 1–1 tie. On the other hand, Newell's eliminated Bahía Blanca's Villa Mitre after a thrashing 5–0. In semifinals, the Leprossy defeat Talleres de Córdoba 3–1. The final was scheduled to play at Estadio Monumental José Fierro, home venue of San Martín's rival Atlético Tucumán,[4] on March 4, 1945.[5] [1] The decission was taken by the Tucumán Football Federation alleging comfort and security reasons.[4]

Road to the final

San MartínRoundNewell's O.B.
OpponentResultStageOpponentResult
5–0 (A)Matchday 1
C.A. Concepción4–0 (H)Matchday 2
Boca Juniors2–2 (11–9, c) (H)Quarter finals 5–0 (A)
Sarmiento (R)1–1 (12–7, c) (A)Semifinals3–1 (A)
Notes

Match details

GK Eduardo Larrosa
DF Martin Blasco
DF Carlos Lacroix
MF Ernesto Figueroa
MF Mario Acosta
MF Mariano Comán (c)
FW Angel Aguilar
FW Ricardo Juárez
FW Víctor Brandán
FW Lirio Díaz
FW Emilio Gramajo
Manager:
Roberto Santillán.
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GK Julio Musimessi
DF Juan C. Sobrero
DF Herrera
MF Antonio Carlucci
MF Nieres
MF Bustos
FW Bulán
FW A. López
FW Raúl Micci
FW R. López
FW Juan S. Ferreyra
Manager:
Manuel Fleitas Solich

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesa/arg-rep44.html Argentina - Campeonato de la República 1944
  2. https://www.eltucumano.com/noticia/deportes/261945/el-dia-que-san-martin-hizo-historia-por-que-la-del-44-es-de-verdad El día que San Martín historia: por qué la del 44 es de verdad
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420034615/https://www.clarin.com/futbol/san-martin-tucuman-pionero_0_NyDFZqiZW.html San Martín de Tucumán, el pionero
  4. https://www.lagaceta.com.ar/nota/856433/deportes/san-martin-estrella-bien-grande-futbol-interior.html San Martín y una estrella bien grande en el fútbol del interior
  5. "Copa General Pedro Pablo Ramírez 1944" by José Carluccio, 11 Apr 2009