1945 Copa de Competencia Británica Final

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1945 Copa de Competencia Británica Final
Estadio gasometro vista aerea 1950.jpg
San Lorenzo Stadium, venue of the final
Event1945 Copa de Competencia Británica
Racing Boca Juniors
4 1
DateOctober 12, 1945
VenueSan Lorenzo, Buenos Aires
RefereeHumberto Dottori
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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.
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[]

1945 Copa de Competencia Británica Final
Final
Racing4–1Boca Juniors
D'Alessandro Goal 19'
Camer Goal 24'
Monestés Goal 53'
Fiore Goal 77'		 Report Sánchez Goal 30'
Referee: Humberto Dottori
Racing
Boca Juniors

References[]

  1. ^ Palmarés: Copa Británica George VI 1945 on Racing Club site
  2. ^ a b Copa de Competencia Británica 1945 by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the RSSSF
  3. ^ "Copa Competencia Británica George VI 1945" by José Carluccio, 15 Apr 2009
  4. ^ Boca 1-Racing 4, match details on Historia de Boca
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