The Academy added a new international title
Racing achieved a historic title in Assumption. After surpassing Cruise in the final of the South American Cup, The Avellaneda entity added its eighth international star. The path of glory began in the amateurismoa time in which it acquired the nickname of the Academia. The starting point was with the Honor Cousenier Cup which was disputed in 1913 between the champion of the Municipality of Buenos Aires Honor Cup and the winner of the Uruguayan Football Association Cup.
That duel before Montevideo National was disputed in territory charrúa and after a draw (1-1 with goals from Juan Hospital and Vallarino), in revenge the Argentine team won 3 a 2 in extra time when the regulations established “Golden Goal” (Alberto Marcovecchio, Juan Hospital, Gorla, Beregaray and Marcovecchio were the authors of the goals).
Four years later, the same protagonists met again on the Rioplatense Championship Dr. Ricardo C. Aldao Cup, although on that occasion the matches took place in Pereyra Park of the eastern capital (2-2 with shouts from Zibecchi, Somma, Juan Perinetti and Nicolás Vivaldo) and Buenos Aireswhere Racing was imposed by 2 a 1 thanks to the conquests of Ohaco and Olazar (Zibecchi was the scorer of the Uruguayan goal).
In 1919 (the 1918 edition of the same competition was held in January), the Academia had a duel again in the Río de la Plata, although on that occasion the rival was Penarol. It was a 2-1 victory for the Buenos Aires team in a clash that was resolved by goals from Gradin, Marcovecchio and Zabaleta.
Almost five decades later, with professionalism already established, the Avellaneda club coined the nickname of First Big upon awarding the 1967 Libertadores Cupwhich is characterized by being the longest in history. The remembered team of José Pizzuti He passed the first phase as the leader in an area in which he faced a double match against River Plate, Independiente Santa Fe de Colombia, Bolívar, Independiente de Medellín y October 31 of Bolivia. With eight wins, one draw and one loss, they continued their path to the Semifinal Phase, where they played (also round trip) against University of Peru, River y Colo Colo. In that instance, since they added the same number of points as the team inca (4 wins, 1 draw and 1 fall) had to play a tiebreaker in Santiago de Chile where he defeated 2 a 1 a University.
In the final he appeared again Montevideo National. And after two matches that ended goalless, the trophy was settled in the Chilean capital, where the Academia He claimed glory by defeating the Pocket by 2 a 1thanks to the many of Cardoso y Raffo (Asparagus marked the discount for the Uruguayans).
José Pizzuti’s team, champion of the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup
With performers of the stature of Mario Agustín Cejas; Roberto Perfumo, the Baker Díaz, Martín, Mori, the Coco Basile; Rulli and him Again Male, Racing He measured his strength against the Scottish Celticchampion of the European Champions League (then Intercontinental Cup). The feat began when those led by Pizzuti They had to leave for the Old Continent to face the first commitment. “On the flight to Glasgow the plane almost crashed. “When we saw the stewardess hanging from the ceiling we were very scared.”he had recalled at the time Chango Cardenas in dialogue with Infobaewhen 50 years of the feat had passed.
The constant stopovers, the discomfort of the facilities and the lack of communication with Buenos Aires they made the raid on the Hampden Park It was a path to an unknown land. However, when the delegation albiceleste arrived in the British country he had unexpected support. “At the airport we met Sean Connery and he told us that he was a fan of the Rangerswhich is the classic of Celtic. He told us that he was going to see us win. He Baker Díaz He wanted to take him to the rally, but he couldn’t and we lost. Even James Bond wanted us to be champions.”was another of the anecdotes that the popular idol had slipped in in reference to the actor who in those years characterized the Agent 007.
He 1 a 0 adverse visitor and 2 a 1 in favor in the Cylinder Avellaneda led to the Copa Intercontinental be resolved in a tiebreaker on the other side of the Silver River. The scene that immortalized the Chango Cardenas to the 11 minutes of the second half with the mythical scream that left no possibilities John Fallon There is still celebration around the stadium. “The goal marked an era and our game was a way of living football with an advanced vision.” More than 65.000 personas They witnessed the moving match that gave the country its first world title. “That team spread unconditional love, which they made us feel in the streets. When we took the Olympic lap, there were flags of all the first and promotion teams.”
Closer in time, in 1988, Racing won an international title again when the team led by Coco Basile stayed with the South American Super Cupa competition that was contested by the champions of the Libertadores. It was a tournament in which the Academia should have surpassed Santos already River Platebefore winning the trophy after beating 2 to 1 against Cruise in it President Peron and tie 1-1 in the neighboring country with the remembered goal of Omar Catalán.
That same year, the joys continued in the Interamerican Cup before him Sport Herediano of Costa Rica. In it Estadio Memorial Coliseum of Los Angeles, USA, the cast made up of figures from the hierarchy of the Pato Godfatherhe Vasco Olarticoechea, Gustavo Costas y Walter Fernandez won with authority with a rout by 3 a 0thanks to the many of Ramón Ismael Medina Bello, Rubén Paz y Darius Decoud.
The team on the night of the consecration: Carlos Olarán, Miguel Colombatti, Gustavo Costas, Miguel Ludueña, Néstro Fabbri and Ubaldo Fillo. Crouching: Carlos Vásquez, Walter Fernández, Jorge Acuña, Rubén Paz and Omar Catalán
Another of Racing’s precedents in an international final was in the first edition of the South American Cup Winners’ Cup which was disputed in 1989. The crossing with Nacional de Montevideo, champion of the Copa Libertadores after beating Newell’s, It concluded with celebrations on the other side of the Río de la Plata. It is that he Pocket he kept the title thanks to the cry of Daniel Fonseca that sealed 1 to 0 in Uruguay, given that in the rematch played in the José Amalfitani de Vélez ended with emotionless equality (0-0).
The last time the Academia had been in a definition on the other side of the borders had been in 1992when he lost the Super Cup in front of Cruise. It was when the Brazilian team had taken revenge for what had happened four years earlier and achieved an overwhelming victory (4 a 0) in Belo Horizonte through the conquests of Roberto Gaucho (on 2 occasions), Luis Fernando y Balladeiro. A bulky result that sentenced the series, since the goal of Claudio García In retaliation it was not enough to reverse history. In the memory of the most nostalgic, the rude hand of the Turco which allowed the team led by Humberto Grondona eliminate Independent in the semi-final. “It was Castellani’s hand“, the former striker had acknowledged with his usual humorous quota in an interview with Infobae. Now it’s time to update the club’s golden pages. The Copa Sudamericana will have a special place in the showcases. And Gustavo Costas will have his statue next to that of José Pizzuti y Mustard Merlo.
Considering the controversies surrounding the 1992 Supercopa final, how can international football organizations ensure fairness and transparency in high-stakes matches to prevent similar incidents from tarnishing the sport’s integrity?
Here are some open-ended questions for discussion based on the provided text about Racing Club’s history of international success:
**Section 1: The 1967 Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup Triumphs**
* What factors contributed to Racing’s dominant performance in the 1967 Copa Libertadores? How did their playing style and the team’s chemistry play a role in their success?
* The flight to Glasgow and Sean Connery’s encounter: How might these seemingly unusual events have influenced the players’ mindset and resilience leading up to and during the Intercontinental Cup final?
* Compare and contrast the playing styles and challenges faced by Racing Club in 1967 with those faced by contemporary South American teams competing in international competitions.
**Section 2: Later International Success and Near Misses**
* The article mentions Racing Club’s success in the South American Super Cup and the Interamerican Cup. What significance do these victories hold within the context of the club’s overall history, and how did they contribute to the club’s global recognition?
* The 1989 South American Cup Winners’ Cup Final against Nacional de Montevideo ended with a narrow loss for Racing. Discuss the nature of this defeat and how it may have impacted the team’s legacy.
* The 1992 Supercopa final loss coincided with accusations of biased refereeing (“Castellani’s hand”). How do such controversies impact the perception of international competitions, and how should they be addressed?
**Section 3: Reflections and the Future**
* What lessons can be drawn from Racing Club’s history of international success, both positive and negative, that can benefit other aspiring South American football clubs?
* How has Racing Club’s global fanbase evolved over the years, and what influence does this international fan base have on the club’s identity and aspirations?
* With the recent Copa Sudamericana victory, how do you see Racing Club’s international ambitions shaping up in the coming years?
These question are designed to encourage
* **Multiple perspectives:** Recognizing that there are often different interpretations and opinions on historical events.
* **Critical thinking:** Analyzing the information presented and drawing informed conclusions.
* **Engaging discussions:** Sparking conversations and debates about the significance of Racing Club’s achievements and challenges.
