1945 Copa de Competencia Británica Final
 San Lorenzo Stadium, venue of the final | |||||||
| Event | 1945 Copa de Competencia Británica | ||||||
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| Date | October 12, 1945 | ||||||
| Venue | San Lorenzo, Buenos Aires | ||||||
| Referee | Dottori | ||||||
The 1945 Copa de Competencia Británica Final was the final that decided the winner of the 2nd. edition of this Argentine domestic cup. It was played on October 12, 1945. Racing defeated Boca Juniors 4–1 at San Lorenzo Stadium, winning their first Copa Británica trophy.[1][2]
Qualified teams
| Team | Previous finals app. |
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| Racing | (none) |
| Boca Juniors | 1944 |
Overview
The cup was contested by the same clubs participating in 1945 Argentine Primera División, playing a single-elimination format in a neutral venue. Racing beat Huracán 5–3 at San Lorenzo, River Plate 3–2 at La Bombonera, and Estudiantes de La Plata 4–0 at San Lorenzo.[3]
On the other hand, Boca Juniors beat Atlanta 6–2 at Ferro C. Oeste, qualifying to the quarterfinals. After beating Independiente (1–0 at San Lorenzo) and thrashing Ferro Carril Oeste (7–0 at Estadio Racing Club), Boca earned its place in the final.[2]
In the final, Racing showed a great accuracy to score and beat Boca Juniors 4–1, with some Boca Juniors supporters complaining that referee Dottori did not award a penalty to Boca Juniors.[4]
Match details
| Racing | 4–1 | Boca Juniors |
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D'Alessandro  19'Camer 24'Monestés 53'Fiore 77' |
Report | Sánchez 30' |
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 Boca Juniors
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References
- ^ Palmarés: Copa Británica George VI 1945 on Racing Club site
- ^ a b Copa de Competencia Británica 1945 by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the RSSSF
- ^ "Copa Competencia Británica George VI 1945" by José Carluccio, 15 Apr 2009
- ^ Boca 1-Racing 4, match details on Historia de Boca