The 1943 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 Lorenzo and General Paz Juniors at the old Chacarita Juniors stadium on Humboldt and Padilla in Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires.Argentina - Campeonato de la República 1943 by Osvaldo Gorgazzi at the RSSSF
San Lorenzo won the first edition of this cup, beating General Paz Juniors 8–3.
Qualified teams Team Previous final app. San Lorenzo (none) General Paz Juniors (none)
Overview The cup was contested by 35 teams, contested by Primera División clubs and the best qualified teams from regional leagues. Teams were divided into four groups (by province), playing each other in a single round-robin tournament."Copa General Pedro Pablo Ramírez 1943" by José Carluccio, 3 Apr 2009
San Lorenzo's campaign included victories over River Plate (4–2), Estudiantes de La Plata (3–2), Puerto Comercial of Ingeniero White (4–1), and arch-rival Huracán (2–2 so a playoff had to be scheduled; San Lorenzo won 2–1).CAMPEONATO DE LA REPUBLICA 1943 by Alberto Barja at Museo Jacobo Urso
On the other hand, General Paz Juniors defeated Sarmiento de Catamarca 6–0 , Nacional Vélez Sársfield Pacífico of Mendoza (9–6, also a.e.t.: the match had ended 5–5 on 90' and 6–6 on 120' so a new extra time of 30' were played, where General Paz scored 3 goals else),El día en que el país conoció a Juniors by Gustavo Farías at La Voz, 21 Dec 2010 Newell's Old Boys (3–2), and San Martín de Tucumán (5–4 a.e.t.). The team scored a total of 23 goals (5,75 p.g.) in only four matches played.
The final was scheduled to play at the former Chacarita Juniors venue in Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires (where San Lorenzo had already played their home games during all the competition), on 21 December.
Road to the final San LorenzoRound General Paz Juniors OpponentResultGroup stage OpponentResult River Plate 4–2 (N) Matchday 1 Sarmiento (Catamarca) 6–0 (H) Estudiantes (LP) 3–2 (A) Matchday 2 Nacional VSP (Mza) 9–6 (H) Puerto Comercial 4–1 (H) Quarter finals Newell's Old Boys 3–2 (N) Huracán 2–2 (N); 2–1 (N) Semifinals San Martín (T) 5–4 (N) Notes
Match details
GK Luis Heredia DF Ángel ZubietaDF Eduardo CrespiMF Isidro D'Adario MF Juan GosendeMF Bartolomé ColomboFW Héctor Tablada FW Alfredo Borgnia FW Tomás Etchepare FW Rinaldo MartinoFW Luis MarianiManager: Diego García
GK José MolinoloDF Rodolfo RosalesDF Ricardo CapozzucaMF Antonio GilMF Pedro MoyanoMF Rafael BelusciFW Carlos LacasiaFW Ricardo Zullani FW Alfredo Guerini FW Humberto Martínez FW Francisco García Manager: ?
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