The final was held in Independiente Stadium on 10 December 1949. After the match ended in a 2–2 draw, a 30' extra time was played. As the score persisted, Newell's was declared winner 4–2 on more corner kicks awarded,[1] winning their first Copa Escobar trophy.[2][3]
This edition was contested by the seven best placed teams of the 1949 Primera División season. Racing Club, as current champion, advanced directly to semifinals where they beat River Plate 3–1. The matches lasted 40 minutes,[4] with the quarterfinals being held in Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó (home of Club Atlético Huracán) and the semifinals in Independiente Stadium.[2][5]
^As Primera División champion, Racing advenced directly to semifinals.
Match details
The NOB footballers played the extra time in Independiente shirts so they had to request the host club a bunch of uniforms to play the extra time after the fans jumped into the field to take their uniforms.[7]