The 1944

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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

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4–2 at San Lorenzo Stadium, winning their first Copa Británica trophy.Huracán campeón de la Copa Británica
by Roberto Guidotti on C.A. Huracán site, 9 Dec 2017
by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the

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Qualified teams

Overview

The cup was contested by the same clubs participating in 1944 Argentine Primera División, playing a

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format in a neutral venue. Huracán beat Vélez Sarsfield 2–1, arch-rival

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4–3, and

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4–1 in semifinals. On the other hand, Boca Juniors beat

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3–2, Banfield 4–2, and Platense 1–0 in semifinal. In the final, Huracán beat Boca Juniors 4–2. Boca Juniors players Natalio Pescia and Mario Boyé were sent off.Boca 2-Huracán 4
match details on Historia de Boca

Match details

References

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