The 1917 Copa de Competencia Jockey Club was the final that decided the champion of the 11° edition of this National cup of Argentina. In the match, held in Estadio GEBA on 13 January 1918, Independiente defeated Estudiantes (LP) 2–1 in extra time, winning their first Copa de Competencia trophy.
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Overview
The 1917 edition was contested by 23 clubs, with 21 within Buenos Aires Province and two from Liga Rosarina de Football (that advanced directly to semifinals) participating in the competition. Independiente reached the final after eliminating Racing (1–0 in second playoff after two draws), Ferro Carril Oeste (3–1), Columbian (2–1), San Lorenzo (2–0), and Rosario Central (6–2 in semifinal).
On the other side, Estudiantes de La Plata earned their right to play the final after eliminating San Isidro (2–1), Boca Juniors (1–0 in playoff), and Huracán (1–0), and Central Córdoba de Rosario (2–1).
The final was held in Gimnasia y Esgrima Stadium in Palermo, Buenos Aires, on 13 January 1918. After the match ended 1–1, Juan Cánepa scored for Independiente on extra time to win the match and give Independiente their first Copa de Competencia trophy.