[2][1] Independiente earned its place in the final as the winner of 1917 Copa de Competencia Jockey Club, after beating arch-rival Racing in two re-match games (1–1, 0–0, 1–0), Ferro Carril Oeste (3–1 in Caballito), Columbian (2–1), San Lorenzo (2–0),[3] Rosario Central (6–2 in the semifinal) and Estudiantes de La Plata (2–1 in the final).

[4] The final was held in Estadio Racing Club in Avellaneda on April 21, 1918, with a large number of spectators attending the match.

In the second half, Villar ran for the wing to make a pass to Landeira who headed for the second goal.

On 40 minutes, Villar scored the fourth goal, giving Wanderers its second title.

Before restarting the game from the centre circle, one of the spectators entered to the field to hit referee Guassone.