The 1932 Copa de Competencia Final was the final that decide the winner of the 1st edition of Copa de Competencia, an Argentine domestic cup organised by dissident body Liga Argentina de Football, the first professional league of Argentina.[1]
 A River Plate team of 1932 | |||||||
| Event | Copa Competencia (LAF) | ||||||
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| Date | December 4, 1932 | ||||||
| Venue | San Lorenzo | ||||||
| Referee | Eduardo Forte | ||||||
The final was held in San Lorenzo de Almagro Stadium on December 4, 1932. River Plate defeated Estudiantes de La Plata 3–1 winning their first Copa de Competencia title.[2]
Qualified teams
edit| Team | Previous finals app. |
|---|---|
| River Plate | (none) |
| Estudiantes (LP) | (none) |
Overview
editThis first edition was contested by all the 18 teams that took part in the Primera División league season, in a single elimination format. River Plate beat Racing 1–0 at Estadio Gasómetro, Atlanta 4–1 at Platense, Lanús (0–0, 4–3 playoff in semifinals).[3]
On the other hand, Estudiantes beat Ferro Carril Oeste 5–3 at Racing Stadium, Tigre 3–1 at Huracán, and Huracán 3–1 in semifinals (also at Racing).[2]
Road to the final
editNote: all the matches played in neutral venues.
| River Plate | Round | Estudiantes (LP) | ||||
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| Opponent | Result | Stage | Opponent | Result | ||
| Racing Club | 1–0 | First Round | Ferro Carril Oeste | 5–3 | ||
| Atlanta | 4–1 | Second round | Tigre | 3–1 | ||
| Lanús | 0–0, 4–3 [n 1] | Semifinal | Huracán | 3–1 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Playoff.
Match details
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| River Plate | 3–1 | Estudiantes (LP) |
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Peucelle  11' Ferreyra 49', 79' |
Report | Guaita 48' |
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    Estudiantes LP
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References
edit- ^ Liga Argentina de Football: Memoria y Balance General 1932
- ^ a b Argentina – Copa de Competencia by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the RSSSF
- ^ "Copa Competencia 1932" on Estadísticas River Plate blogsite