The 1958 Copa Ibarguren was the 23nd (and last) edition of this national cup of Argentina.[1] The final was contested by Racing Club de Avellaneda (1958 Primera División champion),[2][3] and Liga Cordobesa de Fútbol of Córdoba Province, champion of 1952 Copa Presidente de la Nación.[4]

1958 Copa Ibarguren
C.A. Belgrano Stadium, venue
EventCopa Ibarguren
Date13 March 1960
VenueC.A. Belgrano Stadium, Córdoba
RefereeDesiderio Fernández
1952

The match was held in C.A. Belgrano Stadium on 13 March 1960 (almost two years both teams won their respective editions due to organizational problems), with the Cordobese combined winning their first Ibarguren Cup after beating Racing 4–3.[1][5]

Qualified teams

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Team Qualification Previous app.
Racing 1958 Primera División champion 1913, 1914, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1950
Liga Cordobesa 1958 Copa Presidente de la Nación champion (None)
  • Bold indicates winning years

Overview

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A team of Racing in 1960

The Liga Cordobesa had won the Copa de la República (also named "Campeonato Interligas") in December 1958 after defeating the Liga Mendocina of Mendoza Province) 1–0 in the final held in Gimnasia y Esgrima Stadium in the city of Mendoza. The team had previously eliminated Tres Arroyos (withdrew), and San Juan (2–1) representatives.[4]

On the other hand, Racing Club had won the Primera División title in 1958 with 41 points in 30 matches played, above Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo which finished in the 2nd. and 3rd. positions respectively.[6] Nevertheless, one of the most Racing notable players in that championship, Oreste Corbatta[7] (considered the greatest idol in the history of Racing and regarded as the best Argentine winger ever)[8][9][10] could not play the final.[1]

Most of the footballers that played the final v the Cordobese team would then play in the Copa Suecia final vs Atlanta, held in April 1960.[11]

Match details

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Liga Cordobesa4–3Racing
Wetcha   45', 80'
Mallo   72'
Vargas   84'
Report Sosa   5'
Mottura   8'
Pizzuti   63'
Referee: Desiderio Fernández
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liga Cordobesa
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Racing

References

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  1. ^ a b c Argentina - Copa Ibarguren 1958 by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the RSSSF
  2. ^ Campaña 1958 on Racing Club.com.ar
  3. ^ Campeones de Primera División on Afa.org.ar
  4. ^ a b Argentine Interleague Championship 1958 by Pablo Ciullini on the RSSSF
  5. ^ Planillas de Resultado 1955-1963 on Biblioteca AFA
  6. ^ Argentina - First Division A 1958 by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the RSSSF
  7. ^ 1958, otro torneo brillante on Racingclub.com.ar
  8. ^ La historia de Corbatta: el ídolo de Racing que terminó su carrera en Roca by Juan Moro on Río Negro
  9. ^ El dueño de la raya by Damián Didonato on Un Caño
  10. ^ Corbatta: el futbolista que creaba, el hombre que huía by Loana Vieira on Infobae, 1 Oct 2016
  11. ^ "Argentina: Copa Suecia 1ra. División AFA 1958" by José Carluccio, 15 Jul 2009