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][2]
 Huracán, champions | |||||||
| Event | Copa de Competencia Británica | ||||||
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| Date | December 9, 1944 | ||||||
| Venue | San Lorenzo, Buenos Aires | ||||||
| Referee | Bartolomé Macías | ||||||
Qualified teams
edit| Team | Previous finals app. |
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| Huracán | (none) |
| Boca Juniors | (none) |
Overview
editThe 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.[2]
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
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| Huracán | Round | Boca Juniors | ||||
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| Opponent | Result | Group stage | Opponent | Result | ||
| Vélez Sarsfield | 2–1 | First round | Racing | 3–2 | ||
| San Lorenzo | 4–3 | Quarterfinal | Banfield | 4–2 | ||
| Newell's Old Boys | 4–1 | Semifinal | Platense | 1–0 | ||
- Notes
Match details
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References
edit- ^ a b Huracán campeón de la Copa Británica by Roberto Guidotti on C.A. Huracán site, 9 Dec 2017
- ^ a b Copa de Competencia Británica 1944 by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the RSSSF
- ^ Boca 2-Huracán 4, match details on Historia de Boca