2024 Copa Uruguay
| Copa AUF Uruguay 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Dates | 10 August – 6 December 2024 |
| Teams | 32 (Proper competition) 58 (Including preliminary stage) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Defensor Sporting (3rd title) |
| Runner-up | Nacional |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 51 |
| Goals scored | 156 (3.06 per match) |
The 2024 Copa Uruguay (officially known as Copa AUF Uruguay 2024), was the third edition of the Copa Uruguay, the country's national football cup tournament. The tournament began on 10 August 2024 with 58 teams participating and ended on 6 December 2024.
The defending champions Defensor Sporting won their third Copa Uruguay title in this edition of the competition, defeating Nacional on penalty kicks following a 2–2 draw in the final.[1]
Format changes
[edit]Starting from this season, the competition was trimmed down to 32 participating teams due to financial and scheduling concerns, considering that the previous year's competition had to be extended to April 2024. The competition was divided into a preliminary stage and five rounds in the competition proper, with ties in all stages played over a single match. 35 clubs from the Organización del Fútbol del Interior (OFI) entered a two-round preliminary stage in which they were drawn into four zones. The two winners from each zone as well as the winner of an additional interzonal match qualified for the competition proper.[2]
The Copa Uruguay proper would be played by 32 teams: the 9 winners from the preliminary phase would be joined in the round of 32 by 10 teams from the Uruguayan Primera División, 6 from Segunda División, 4 from Primera División Amateur, 2 from Divisional D and 18 de Julio from Río Negro, the 2023 OFI Serie B champions, in a straight knockout competition. The amateur clubs from the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) and OFI played their round of 32 match at home. From this point onwards, the winners played against each other in single-legged knockout phases, with the semi-finals and the final played on neutral ground.[3]
Schedule
[edit]The schedule of the competition was as follows:
| Round | Draw date | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary stage | 2 August 2024[2] | 10–18 August 2024 |
| Round of 32 | 21 August 2024[3] | 11 September – 10 October 2024 |
| Round of 16 | 8–25 October 2024 | |
| Quarter-finals | 29–31 October 2024 | |
| Semi-finals | 22 November 2024 | |
| Finals | 6 December 2024 |
Qualified teams
[edit]Although 32 clubs would take part in the proper Copa Uruguay competition for this season, a total of 58 clubs were slated to enter the competition: 10 from Primera División, 6 from Segunda División, 4 from Primera División Amateur, and 2 from Divisional D, which were chosen based on their performance at halfway point in their respective seasons.[4] The remaining 36 clubs were the ones participating in the Copa Nacional de Clubes organized by the Organización del Fútbol del Interior (OFI), which were trimmed down to 10 after a preliminary stage.
On 4 September 2024, 11 of the 16 Primera División clubs voted to request to the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) the immediate suspension of the competition, in protest of the format changes implemented for this season.[5] Five days later, seven clubs (Cerro, Cerro Largo, Danubio, Defensor Sporting, Montevideo Wanderers, Peñarol, and Progreso) sent a letter announcing their unwillingness to play the competition,[6] with the AUF confirming the elimination of Peñarol, Danubio, and Cerro the following day.[7] Although Defensor Sporting was among the clubs that signed the letter, they later backtracked and confirmed that they would take part in the competition.[8]
| Primera División The top 10 teams of the 2024 season's aggregate table after the Torneo Intermedio |
Segunda División The top 6 teams of the 2024 season at halfway point |
Primera División Amateur The top 4 teams of the 2024 season's aggregate table after the Torneo Intermedio |
Divisional D The runner-up and third-placed team of the 2023 season |
OFI 36 Serie A teams of the 2024 season |
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Preliminary stage
[edit]In the preliminary stage, the 35 participating clubs were split in four geographical zones (North, South, East, and Litoral), with one team from the South and East zones playing an interzonal match in the second round.
First round
[edit]North Zone
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1–1 (1–3 p) | Litoral |
| Peñarol (Rivera) | 3–3 (8–7 p) | Pirata Juniors |
| Estudiantes | 1–2 | Ferro Carril |
Litoral Zone
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Estudiantil | 1–3 | Bristol |
| Berlín | 0–2 | Santa Emilia |
| Laureles | 3–0 | Huracán (Paysandú) |
| Atlético Bella Vista | 2–2 (8–7 p) | Sportivo Barracas |
South Zone
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Porongos | 3–1 | Juventud Unida |
| Ferrocarrilero | 0–3 | Campana |
| Atlético Florida | 1–2 | Juanicó |
| Boquita | 1–2 | Río Negro |
| Central | 1–3 | Darling |
East Zone
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | 2–1 | Boca (Melo) |
| Melo Wanderers | 1–1 (5–4 p) | Libertad |
| Barrio Olímpico | 1–2 | Lavalleja (Rocha) |
| Huracán (Treinta y Tres) | 1–1 (5–3 p) | Lavalleja (Minas) |
| Piriápolis | 2–0 | Ituzaingó |
Second round
[edit]North Zone
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Universitario | 2–3 | Litoral |
| Ferro Carril | 1–1 (4–1 p) | Peñarol (Rivera) |
Litoral Zone
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 1–1 (5–4 p) | Santa Emilia |
| Laureles | 0–0 (4–5 p) | Atlético Bella Vista |
South Zone
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Juanicó | 2–0 | Campana |
| Río Negro | 4–0 | Porongos |
East Zone
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Melo Wanderers | 2–2 (7–6 p) | Lavalleja (Rocha) |
| Huracán (Treinta y Tres) | 2–4 | San Carlos |
South – East Interzonal
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Darling | 1–1 (2–3 p) | Piriápolis |
Bracket
[edit]Round of 32
[edit]| 11 September 2024 | Piriápolis | w/o | Peñarol | Maldonado |
| 20:00 UTC−3 | Stadium: Domingo Burgueño Miguel | |||
| Note: On 10 September 2024, the AUF declared the advancement of Piriápolis to the next round due to Peñarol's withdrawal from the competition.[7] | ||||
| 11 September 2024 | 18 de Julio | w/o | Cerro | Fray Bentos |
| 20:30 UTC−3 | Stadium: Parque Liebig's | |||
| Note: On 10 September 2024, the AUF declared the advancement of 18 de Julio to the next round due to Cerro's withdrawal from the competition.[7] | ||||
| 11 September 2024 | Río Negro | w/o | Danubio | San José de Mayo |
| 20:30 UTC−3 | Stadium: Casto Martínez Laguarda | |||
| Note: On 10 September 2024, the AUF declared the advancement of Río Negro to the next round due to Danubio's withdrawal from the competition.[7] | ||||
| 12 September 2024 | Paso de la Arena | 0–2 | Montevideo City Torque | Montevideo |
| 20:30 UTC−3 | Report |
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Stadium: Complejo Rentistas Referee: Kevin Fontes |
| 17 September 2024 | Durazno | 2–1 | Uruguay Montevideo | Montevideo |
| 11:00 UTC−3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: José Pedro Damiani Referee: Andrés Martínez |
| 18 September 2024 | San Carlos | 0–2 | Albion | Maldonado |
| 20:00 UTC−3 | Report | Stadium: Domingo Burgueño Miguel Referee: Juan Cianni |
| 18 September 2024 | Melo Wanderers | w/o | Cerro Largo | Melo |
| 20:00 UTC−3 | Stadium: Arquitecto Antonio Eleuterio Ubilla | |||
| Note: Melo Wanderers advanced to the next round due to Cerro Largo's withdrawal from the competition. | ||||
| 18 September 2024 | Bristol | 1–1 (3–4 p) | Racing | Mercedes |
| 20:30 UTC−3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Luis Köster Referee: Rubén Umpiérrez |
| 18 September 2024 | Juanicó | 0–2 | Boston River | Juanicó |
| 20:30 UTC−3 | Report |
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Stadium: Gloria de un Pueblo Referee: Pablo Silveira |
| 18 September 2024 | Rincón | w/o | Progreso | Montevideo |
| 20:30 UTC−3 | Stadium: Complejo Rentistas | |||
| Note: Rincón advanced to the next round due to Progreso's withdrawal from the competition. | ||||
| 25 September 2024 | Villa Española | w/o | Montevideo Wanderers | Montevideo |
| 15:00 UTC−3 | Stadium: Obdulio Varela | |||
| Note: Villa Española advanced to the next round due to Montevideo Wanderers's withdrawal from the competition. | ||||
| 25 September 2024 | Frontera Rivera | 1–5 | Nacional | Rivera |
| 20:00 UTC−3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Atilio Paiva Olivera Referee: Santiago Motta |
| 25 September 2024 | Atlético Bella Vista | 0–3 | Defensor Sporting | Fray Bentos |
| 21:30 UTC−3 | Report |
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Stadium: Parque Liebig's Referee: Bruno Sacarelo |
| 2 October 2024 | Litoral | 1–3 | Plaza Colonia | Fray Bentos |
| 20:30 UTC−3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Parque Liebig's Referee: Antonio García |
| 9 October 2024 | Ferro Carril | 2–1 | Oriental | Salto |
| 20:00 UTC−3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ernesto Dickinson Referee: Pablo Giménez |
| 10 October 2024 | Deportivo Colonia | 1–1 (4–5 p) | Juventud | Colonia del Sacramento |
| 20:00 UTC−3 | Stadium: Profesor Alberto Suppici Referee: Diego Dunajec |
Round of 16
[edit]| 9 October 2024 | Plaza Colonia | 1–0 | Piriápolis | Colonia del Sacramento |
| 20:30 UTC−3 |
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Report | Stadium: Juan Gaspar Prandi Referee: Federico Modernell |
| 10 October 2024 | 18 de Julio | 3–2 | Rincón | Fray Bentos |
| 20:30 UTC−3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Parque Liebig's Referee: Kevin Fontes |
| 22 October 2024 | Ferro Carril | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Melo Wanderers | Salto |
| 20:30 UTC−3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Ernesto Dickinson Referee: Pablo Giménez |
| 23 October 2024 | Juventud | 0–2 | Albion | Las Piedras |
| 15:00 UTC−3 | Report |
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Stadium: Parque Artigas Referee: Federico Modernell |
| 23 October 2024 | Villa Española | 0–2 | Boston River | Montevideo |
| 15:00 UTC−3 | Report |
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Stadium: Obdulio Varela Referee: Esteban Guerra |
| 24 October 2024 | Defensor Sporting | 1–0 | Racing | Montevideo |
| 16:00 UTC−3 |
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Report | Stadium: Luis Franzini Referee: Leandro Lasso |
| 24 October 2024 | Nacional | 4–0 | Durazno | Montevideo |
| 20:30 UTC−3 | Report | Stadium: Gran Parque Central Referee: Kevin Fontes |
| 25 October 2024 | Montevideo City Torque | 5–1 | Río Negro | Montevideo |
| 20:30 UTC−3 |
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Report |
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Stadium: Parque Alfredo Víctor Viera Referee: Pablo Silveira |
Quarter-finals
[edit]| 29 October 2024 | Albion | 0–2 | Boston River | Montevideo |
| 10:00 UTC−3 | Report |
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Stadium: Abraham Paladino Referee: Eduardo Varela |
| 29 October 2024 | Montevideo City Torque | 4–0 | 18 de Julio | Montevideo |
| 15:00 UTC−3 |
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Report | Stadium: Parque Capurro Referee: Andrés Martínez |
| 29 October 2024 | Nacional | 4–0 | Plaza Colonia | Montevideo |
| 20:30 UTC−3 | Report | Stadium: Gran Parque Central Referee: Antonio García |
| 31 October 2024 | Defensor Sporting | 6–0 | Ferro Carril | Montevideo |
| 20:30 UTC−3 | Report | Stadium: Luis Franzini Referee: Jonhatan Fuentes |
Semi-finals
[edit]| 22 November 2024 | Boston River | 0–1 | Defensor Sporting | Montevideo |
| 17:45 UTC−3 | Report |
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Stadium: Centenario Referee: Santiago Motta |
| 22 November 2024 | Nacional | 4–0 | Montevideo City Torque | Montevideo |
| 21:30 UTC−3 | Report | Stadium: Centenario Referee: Leandro Lasso |
Final
[edit]| Nacional | 2–2 | Defensor Sporting |
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| Penalties | ||
| 1–3 |
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Copa AUF Uruguay: Defensor Sporting venció a Nacional en los penales y es tricampeón" [Copa AUF Uruguay: Defensor Sporting beat Nacional on penalties and are three-time champions] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Copa AUF Uruguay 2024: qué cambios habrá, cuántos clubes la jugarán, cuándo arrancará y qué premios otorgará" [2024 Copa AUF Uruguay: what changes will there be, how many clubs will play it, when will it start and what awards will it grant] (in Spanish). El País. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ a b "La tercera edición de la Copa AUF Uruguay ya está en juego" [The third Copa AUF Uruguay edition is already in play] (in Spanish). AUF. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Vuelve la Copa AUF Uruguay: detalles del novedoso formato elegido y fechas tentativas" [The Copa AUF Uruguay is back: details of the new format chosen and tentative dates] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Clubes exhortaron a suspender la Copa Uruguay y citan al Comité Ejecutivo de la AUF" [Clubs urged to suspend the Copa Uruguay and summon the AUF's Executive Committee] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Siete clubes reafirmaron su postura de no jugar la Copa Uruguay: "Exigimos transparencia"" [Seven clubs confirmed their stance to not play the Copa Uruguay: "We demand transparency"] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 9 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Copa AUF Uruguay: Peñarol, Danubio y Cerro quedaron eliminados y tendrán consecuencias reglamentarias" [Copa AUF Uruguay: Peñarol, Danubio and Cerro were eliminated and will have regulatory consequences] (in Spanish). El Observador. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Copa AUF Uruguay: "Defensor siempre tuvo decidido participar", dijo vicepresidente violeta" [Copa AUF Uruguay: "Defensor always had decided to participate", violet vice-chairman said] (in Spanish). FútbolUy. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.