Football match
The 1914 Copa de Competencia Jockey Club final was the football match that decided the champion of the 8th. edition of this National cup of Argentina . In the match, held in Racing Club Stadium in Avellaneda on November 15, 1914, River Plate defeated Rosarian club Newell's Old Boys 4–0.[ 2]
It was the first official title won by River Plate in the top division of Argentine football.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
Qualified teams
Note
Bold indicates winning years
Overview
The 1914 edition was contested by 15 clubs, 14 within Buenos Aires Province and 1 from Liga Rosarina de Football (Newell's Old Boys ) that entered directly to the final. River Plate reached the final after beating Belgrano A.C. (5–1 in group of 16), San Isidro (1–1, 2–1 in playoff), Ferro Carril Oeste (2–1 in quarter final) and Racing (2–1 in semifinal).[ 2]
Road to the final
Racing Stadium, venue of the final Notes
^ a b c d Newell's qualified directly to the final, reasons unclear.[ 2]
Match details
Notes
^ Some sources state the match was played in Dársena Sur, but other versions state River Plate did not have a field in 1914 and played its home games at Ferro C. Oeste stadium.[ 6] Estadio Racing Club ,[ 3] [ 7]
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