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Marista Hosts Jockey de Córdoba in Torneo del Interior A Final in Mendoza

The match pits a Mendoza club chasing its first crown against a Córdoba side targeting a third.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Saturday at 15:30 at La Carrodilla with Pablo De Luca (hijo) refereeing and live coverage on ESPN and Disney Plus.
  • Marista reached the final after beating El Tala 26–6 in the quarterfinal and Estudiantes de Paraná 33–24 in the semifinal, while Jockey advanced past Córdoba Athletic 15–3 and Duendes 41–27.
  • Marista has been runner-up twice (1998, 2019) and hosts after losing the 1998 final to Jockey, which owns titles from 1998 and 1999 and finished runner-up in 2024.
  • Marista coach Daniel Roccuzzo stresses discipline and adherence to the game plan, as Jockey coach Javier Fiori and captain Augusto Cugnini highlight club pride, confidence and conviction.
  • If the match is tied, two 10-minute extra periods will be played, then tie-break criteria apply; Jockey named its 23, and media published probable lineups for both teams.