When Huracán and Platense Decided a Final With Corner Kicks

Huracán and Platense are set to meet in a championship final this Sunday in Santiago del Estero, marking their first title clash since 1943. According to TyC Sports, their only previous showdown came in the Copa Adrián Escobar—an unusual tournament that left behind one of the quirkiest endings in Argentine football history.

Held in December, the competition featured 40-minute matches and a knockout format where draws were settled by the number of corner kicks. If the count was tied, the winner was chosen by a coin toss. That’s how Huracán reached the final, advancing past Independiente after a goalless draw and a tied corner tally. Platense, on the other hand, beat Boca with a seven-to-three corner advantage.

The final, played at the Nuevo Gasómetro on December 11, 1943, ended scoreless even after extra time. The trophy was awarded to Huracán after they edged Platense 4-1 in corner kicks, successfully defending their title from the previous year. Now, more than eight decades later, the two teams are ready to write a new chapter in their rare but memorable rivalry.