1946 Copa de Competencia Británica Final

The 1946 Copa de Competencia Británica Final was the match that decided the winner of the 3rd edition of this Argentine domestic cup. The game was played on December 14, 1946. Boca Juniors defeated San Lorenzo de Almagro 3–1 at Estadio Monumental, a neutral venue for the match.[1]

1946 Copa de Competencia Británica Final
A Boca Juniors team of 1946
EventCopa de Competencia Británica
DateDecember 14, 1946; 77 years ago (1946-12-14)
VenueEstadio Monumental, Buenos Aires
RefereeArgentina Ginzo
1945

Qualified teams

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Team Previous finals app.
Boca Juniors 1944, 1945
San Lorenzo (none)

Overview

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The cup was contested by clubs participating in the 1946 Argentine Primera División season, playing a round of 16 in neutral venues. Boca Juniors beat Vélez at Independiente Stadium, qualifying to the quarterfinals. After eliminating Rosario Central (4–1 at San Lorenzo Stadium) and River Plate (2–0 also in the Gasómetro), Boca reached the final of the competition, held at River Plate Stadium.

On the other hand, San Lorenzo eliminated Ferro Carril Oeste 5–1 at Vélez Sarsfield Stadium, then defeated arch-rival Huracán 2–0 at Ferro Carril Oeste, and Estudiantes de La Plata 1–0 in extra time at La Bombonera.[1]

With goals by Gregorio Pin (2) and José Antonio Vázquez, Boca defeating San Lorenzo in final, finally taking the title after losing in the finals two years consecutively to Huracán and Racing, respectively. Boca Juniors also managed to win the tournament without losing a game.[1]

Road to the final

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  • all matches played in neutral venues
River Plate Stadium, venue
A San Lorenzo team of 1946
Boca Juniors Round San Lorenzo
Opponent Result Group stage Opponent Result
Vélez Sarsfield 3–2 First round Ferro Carril Oeste 5–1
Rosario Central 4–1 Quarterfinal Huracán 2–0
River Plate 2–0 Semifinal 1–0 (a.e.t.)
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Match details

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Boca Juniors3–1San Lorenzo
Pin   3', 89'
Vázquez   38'
Report Aballay   85'
Referee: Ginzo
 
 
 
 
 
 
Boca Juniors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
San Lorenzo

References

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  1. ^ a b c Copa de Competencia Británica 1946 by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the RSSSF