The 1942–43 Copa México

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cup competition. The competition started on May 30, 1943, and concluded on September 19, 1943, with the final, held at the Parque Asturias in México DF, in which Moctezuma lifted the trophy for first time. In April 1943 in an initiative of América and Atlante started the professional era in Mexican soccer, Necaxa didn't accept that resolution and decided to retire as well the Selección Jalisco which was dissolved. The clubs

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joined the league, so, the Cup Tournament of 1942–43 season was the first one in the Professional Era.

Group stage

Group A Results Group B Results

Second phase

Final

''Moctezuma Won the cup''

References

Mexico - Statistics of Copa México in season 1942/1943. (RSSSF)
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