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.Argentina - Campeonato de la República 1944 by Osvaldo Gorgazzi at the RSSSF
San Martín de Tucumán won 3–1, becoming the first club not directly affiliated to the Argentine Football Association to win a national competition.El día que San Martín historia: por qué la del 44 es de verdad at El Tucumano.com, 4 Mar 2020San Martín de Tucumán, el pionero by Oscar Barnade on Clarín – 11 May 2016 It is still regarded as the most important title in San Martín's history.San Martín y una estrella bien grande en el fútbol del interior by Bruno Farano at La Gazeta, 18 Aug 2020
Qualified teams Team Previous final app. San Martín de Tucumán (none) Newell's Old Boys (none)
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."Copa General Pedro Pablo Ramírez 1944" by José Carluccio, 11 Apr 2009
In quarter finals, San Martín eliminated Boca Juniors (11–9 on the corner kick rule, decision 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, on March 4, 1945. The decision was taken by the Tucumán Football Federation alleging comfort and security reasons.
Road to the final
San MartínRound Newell's O.B.OpponentResultStageOpponentResult Ñuñorco 5–0 (A) Matchday 1 – C.A. Concepción 4–0 (H) Matchday 2 – Boca Juniors 2–2 (11–9, c) (H) Quarter finals Villa Mitre 5–0 (A) Sarmiento (R) 1–1 (12–7, c) (A) Semifinals Talleres (C) 3–1 (A) Notes
Match details
GK Eduardo LarrosaDF Martin BlascoDF 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.
GK Julio MusimessiDF Juan C. Sobrero DF Herrera MF Antonio CarlucciMF NieresMF BustosFW Bulán FW A. LópezFW Raúl Micci FW R. LópezFW Juan S. FerreyraManager: Manuel Fleitas Solich
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