1917 Copa de Honor MCBA Final


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. In the match, held in Estadio Crucecita in Avellaneda, Racing Club beat River Plate 3–1 in extra time, winning its four Copa de Honor trophy within five years. on AFA website
It was the 4th. and last Copa de Honor won by Racing, which also won all the finals contested.

Qualified teams

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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, Estudiantes de La Plata, arch-rival Independiente. In the Buenos Aires' semifinal, Racing beat San Lorenzo de Almagro 3–1 at Dársena Sur, qualifying to play the semifinal vs the Rosario representatives that had played another elimination stage. In semifinal, Racing defeated Rosario Central. on Racing website
On the other hand, River Plate beat Estudiantil Porteño, Porteño, Tigre, and finally Huracán qualifying for the semifinal vs the Rosarian team, where the squad beat Tiro Federal.
The final was held in Independiente Stadium on January 6, 1918. Racing beat River 3–1 after extra time,"Argentina: Copa de Honor 1ra. División Asociación Argentina 1917" by José Carluccio on Historia y Fútbol winning its four and last Copa de Honor trophy.

Road to the final

[file:Estadio independiente crucecita 1911.jpg|thumb|Independiente Stadium, venue of the final]
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