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The 1944 Copa de Competencia Británica Final was the final that decided the winner of the 1st. edition of this Argentine domestic cup . It was played on December 9, 1944. Huracán defeated Boca Juniors 4–2 at San Lorenzo Stadium , winning their first Copa Británica trophy.[1]
Qualified teams [ edit ]
Overview [ edit ]
The cup was contested by the same 16 clubs participating in 1944 Argentine Primera División , playing a single-elimination format in a neutral venue. Huracán eliminated Vélez Sarsfield 2–1, arch-rival San Lorenzo 4–3, and Newell's Old Boys 4–1 in semifinal.[1]
On the other hand, Boca Juniors defeated Racing 3–2 (in Boedo ), Banfield 4–2 (also in Boedo), and Platense 1–0 in the semifinal held in Villa Crespo .
In the final, Huracán defeated Boca Juniors 4–2 to win their first Copa Británica trophy. Boca Juniors players Natalio Pescia and Mario Boyé were sent off.[3]
Road to the final [ edit ]
all matches played in neutral venues
San Lorenzo Stadium, venue
A Boca Juniors team of 1944
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Match details [ edit ]
References [ edit ]