The 1917 Copa de Competencia Jockey Club final was the football match that decided the champion of the 11ð edition of this National cup of Argentina. In the match, held in Estadio GEBA on 13 January 1918, Independiente defeated Estudiantes (LP) 2âÂÂ1 in extra time, winning their first Copa de Competencia trophy.
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 (1âÂÂ0 in second playoff after two draws), Ferro Carril Oeste (3âÂÂ1), Columbian (2âÂÂ1), San Lorenzo (2âÂÂ0), and Rosario Central (6âÂÂ2 in semifinal).
The final was held in Gimnasia y Esgrima Stadium in Palermo, Buenos Aires, on 13 January 1918. After the match ended 1âÂÂ1, Juan Cánepa scored for Independiente on extra time to win the match and give Independiente their first Copa de Competencia trophy.