1959 National Challenge Cup Explained

National Challenge Cup
Year:1959
Country: United States
Dates:8 February-
8 June 1959
Defending Champions:Los Angeles Kickers
Winners:McIlvaine Canvasbacks
Count:1
Second:Fall River S.C.
Semifinal1:St. Louis Kutis S.C.
Semifinal2:Ukrainian Nationals
Prev Season:1958
Next Season:1960

The 1959 National Challenge Cup was the 46th edition of the United States Soccer Football Association's annual open soccer championship.

Overview

The McIlvaine Canvasbacks of San Pedro, California defeated Fall River SC in a contentious final. McIlvaine scored three unanswered goals in the first half, but Fall River came back, tying the score in the 88th minute. A minute later, Al Herman scored the winning goal for the Canvasbacks. Fall River disputed the goal and the team's trainer, Abel Botelho attacked Herman, leading to Botelho's ejection.

Bracket

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