1944 Copa Ramírez Final

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.

San Martín de Tucumán won 3–1, becoming the first club not directly affiliated to the Argentine Football Association to win a national competition. It is still regarded as the most important title in San Martín's history.

Qualified teams

 * Bold indicates winning years

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.

In quarter finals, San Martín eliminated Boca Juniors (11–9 on the corner kick rule, decission 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 decission was taken by the Tucumán Football Federation alleging comfort and security reasons.

Road to the final

 * Notes