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Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation Gulf Cup 2010

Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation Logo [Reference: 1]
Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation Logo [Reference: 1]

Finals Stage Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
02.12.2010Iraq2 (4p)Kuwait2 (5p)
02.12.2010Saudi Arabia1United Arab Emirates0
Final
05.12.2010Kuwait1Saudi Arabia0
[Reference: 2]

Group Tables

Gulf Cup 2010PWDLFAPts
Group A
Kuwait (Q)3210407
Saudi Arabia (Q)3120515
Qatar3111334
Yemen3003190
Group B
United Arab Emirates (Q)3120315
Iraq (Q)3120325
Oman3030113
Bahrain3012471
[References: 2]

Group Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Group A
22.11.2010Yemen0Saudi Arabia4
22.11.2010Qatar0Kuwait1
25.11.2010Yemen1Qatar2
25.11.2010Kuwait0Saudi Arabia0
28.11.2010Yemen0Kuwait3
28.11.2010Saudi Arabia1Qatar1
Group B
23.11.2010Oman1Bahrain1
23.11.2010Iraq0United Arab Emirates0
26.11.2010United Arab Emirates0Oman0
26.11.2010Bahrain2Iraq3
29.11.2010Oman0Iraq0
29.11.2010United Arab Emirates3Bahrain1
[References: 2]

Report

Kuwait won the 20th 2010 Gulf Cup held in Yemen. Having won their group by defeating Qatar and Yemen and drawing with Saudi Arabia they went on to knock Iraq out in the Semi-Finals on penalties before triumphing over Saudi Arabia with a goal by Jumah in injury time in the Final. It was a record 10th title for the Kuwaitis. United Arab Emirates win Group B but were defeated by the Saudis in the Semi-Finals. Oman and Bahrain were the other two teams in the competition.

Kuwait celebrate with the 20th Arab Gulf Cup Trophy in 2010 [Reference: 3][Picture Credit: Ahram Online]

About the Gulf Cup

The Gulf Cup is a Regional Nations Cup in the Gulf region of West Asia, featuring the Arab Nations of Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq. It was first held in 1970 and has been held almost every two years since (the exceptions being1979 in place of 1978 and 1980, and two competitions in 2004, with 2006 and 2008 both held over by a year).

References

Images

[1] Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (2020) WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-09-at-10.01.14-AM-780×470 [Internet] Available from: https://agcff.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/WhatsApp-Image-2020-11-09-at-10.01.14-AM-780×470.jpeg [Accessed 7 January 2021]

Newspapers / Magazines

[2] Anon. (2000) “Results”.World Soccer. February 2011, pg. 76.

Images

[3] Ahram Online (2010) 2010-634271789703968728-396 [Internet] Available from: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Media/News/2010/12/5/2010-634271789703968728-396.jpg [Accessed 7 January 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Ali-Reza Khodabakhshi and Willie Winters.

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Indian Ocean Games Soccer Tournament 2011

Seychelles Indian Ocean Games Mascot 2011 [Reference: 1]
Seychelles Indian Ocean Games Mascot 2011 [Reference: 1]

Finals Stage Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
11.08.2011Seychelles2Reunion1
11.08.2011Mayotte0 (4p)Mauritius0 (5p)
3rd Place
13.08.2011Reunion1Mayotte0
Final
13.08.2011Seychelles1 (4p)Mauritius1 (3p)
[References: 2]

Group Tables

Indian Ocean Games 2011PWDLFAPts
Group A
Seychelles (Q)3210727
Mauritius (Q)3111433
Comoros3021242
Maldives3021482
Group B
Mayotte (Q)2110314
Reunion (Q)2101233
Madagascar2011231
[References: 2]

Group Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Group A
04.08.2011Seychelles0Comoros0
04.08.2011Maldives1Mauritius1
06.08.2011Seychelles2Mauritius1
06.08.2011Comoros2Maldives2
09.08.2011Mauritius2Comoros0
09.08.2011Seychelles5Maldives1
Group B
04.08.2011Madagascar1Mayotte1
06.08.2011Reunion2Madagascar1
08.08.2011Mayotte2Reunion0
[Reference: 2]

Report

Seychelles deservedly won the Indian Ocean Games Soccer Tournament in 2011 on home soil. Having started slowly with a 0-0 draw with Comoros, they went on to defeat Mauritius 2-1 and Maldives 5-1 thus winning Group A. They then defeated Reunion 2-1 in the Semi-Finals before needing penalties to again defeat Mauritius in the Final. Reunion took third with a 1-0 win over Mayotte. Madagascar completed the line-up.

About the Indian Ocean Games

The Indian Ocean Games take place every four years in a single location. It is a Multi-Sport Games along the lines of the Olympic Games and includes a Soccer Tournament which has been played since 1979. Ireland has cultural links to Mauritius through immigration from the Indian Ocean Island.

References

Images

[1] Seychelles Holidays (2010) Seychelles Indian Ocean games [Internet] Available from: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VramSWpmuZs/TjPbj5pvD_I/AAAAAAAAEpI/HvVf3sQcczQ/s1600/Seychelles+Indian+Ocean+games.jpg [Accessed 5 January 2021]

Newspapers / Magazines

[2] Anon. (2000) “Results”.World Soccer. September 2007, pg. 128.

Acknowledgements

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FIFA Club World Cup 2010

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Preliminary Round
08.12.2010Al Wahda (UAE) 3Hekari United (PNG)0
Quarter-Finals
10.12.2010TP Mazembe (DRC)1Pachuca (Mex)0
11.12.2010Al Wahda (UAE)1Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (SKr)4
Semi-Finals
14.12.2010TP Mazembe2Internacional (Bra)0
15.12.2010Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma0Internazionale (Ita)3
5th Place
15.12.2010Pachuca (Mex)2Al Wahda (UAE)2
3rd Place
18.12.2010Internacional4Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma2
Final
18.12.2010TP Mazembe0Internazionale3
[References: 2]

Report

Internazionale of Milan in Italy won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2010, triumphing 3-0 in the Final against surprise packet TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo, who had become the first African side to reach the Final ever, with a 2-0 win over Internacional of Porto Alegre in Brazil in the Semi-Finals. Internazionale of Milan had defeated South Korean team Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma 3-0 in the other Semi-Final. Fifth Place went to Mexican Champions Pachuca who won a penalty shootout against hosts Al Wahda of the United Arab Emirates. The Oceania Champions, Hekari United of Papua New Guinea finished seventh.

About the FIFA Club World Cup

The FIFA Club World Cup is an annual competition for the Champions of the six Continental Associations Club Champions League plus the host Nations Champions. It was firsr competed for in 2000, and has been held annually since 2005. It superseded the Intercontinental Cup between the South American Champions and European Champions. The Six Continental Tournaments are: UEFA Champions League (Europe), CSF Copa Libertadores (South America), CONCACAF Champions League (North, Central America and Caribbean), AFC Champions League (Asia), CAF Champions League (Africa) and OFC Champions League (Oceania not including Australia).

References

Images

Images

[1] FIFA (2020) 283878_w [Internet] Available from: https://api.fifa.com/api/v1/picture/tournaments-sq-4/283878_w [Accessed 19 August 2020][Adjusted]

Magazines

[2] Anon. (2011) “Results” World Soccer. February 2011. pg. 94

Acknowledgements

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CECAFA East and Central Africa Challenge Cup 1989

CECAFA Logo [Reference: 1]
CECAFA Logo [Reference: 1]

Finals Stage

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
1989Uganda3Zambia1
1989Kenya0Malawi1
3rd Place
1989Kenya1Zambia0
Final
1989Malawi3 (1p)Uganda3 (2p)
[References: 2]

Group Tables

ECFA Challege Cup 1989PWDLFAPts
Group A
Kenya (Q)3300636
Uganda (Q)3111743
Zimbabwe3111533
Tanzania30032100
Group B
Zambia (Q)3210205
Malawi (Q)3120104
Zanzibar3021012
Kenya B3012020
[References: 2]

Group Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Group A
1989Kenya2Uganda1
1989Tanzania0Zimbabwe3
1989Kenya2Tanzania1
1989Uganda1Zimbabwe1
1989Tanzania1Uganda5
1989Kenya2Zimbabwe1
Group B
1989Malawi0Zanzibar0
1989Kenya B0Zambia1
1989Kenya B0Malawi1
1989Zambia1Zanzibar0
1989Kenya B0Zanzibar0
1989Malawi0Zambia0
[Reference: 2]

Report

Uganda won the 1989 East and Central Africa Cup hosted in Kenya, by defeating Malawi on penalties in the Final after a 3-3 draw. The seven Nations were drawn into two groups along with Kenya’s B Team. The two Groups could not have been more different with Group A, featuring Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Tanzania providing a high-scoring spectacle with 20 goals in the six games.

By contrast Group B with Zambia, Malawi, Zanzibar and Kenya B only provided three goals across the entire six matches – three games finishing 0-0 and three games 1-0. The Semi-Finals saw Uganda defeat Zambia 3-1 and Malawi knock hosts Kenya out 1-0. The Bronze Medal was won by Kenya who edged Zambia 1-0 in the Third Place Playoff.

About CECAFA

CECAFA is the Council of East and Central African Football Associations, comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It organizes Regional International Competitions for both Nations and Club teams for Men’s, Women’s and Underage teams.

Images

[1] CECAFA (2021) cecafa-logo6 [Internet] Available from: http://www.cecafafootball.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cecafa-logo6.png  [Accessed 5 January 2021]

Magazines

[2] Mark Gleeson (1990) “African Notebook” World Soccer. February 1990. pg. 51.

Websites

[3] CACAFA (2021) About Us[Internet] Available from: http://www.cecafafootball.org/about-cecafa/ [Accessed 5 January 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Francesco.

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Indian Ocean Games Soccer Tournament Madagascar 2007

Indian Ocean Games 2007 Logo [Reference: 1]

Finals Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
16.08.2007Madagascar4Mayotte0
16.08.2007Mauritus0Reunion1
3rd Place
18.08.2007Mayotte1 (4p)Mauritius1 (2p)
Final
18.08.2007Madagascar0 (6p)Reunion0 (7p)
[Reference:2]

Group Tables

Indian Ocean Games 2007PWDLFAPts
Group A
Mauritius (Q)2101313
Mayotte (Q)2101223
Seychelles2101243
Group B
Madagascar (Q)2110303
Reunion (Q)2020112
Comoros Is2011141
[References: 2]

Group Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Group A
10.08.2007Seychelles2Mayotte1
12.08.2007Mauritius0Mayotte1
14.08.2007Mauritus3Seychelles0
Group B
10.08.2007Comoros Is1Reunion1
12.08.2007Madagascar0Reunion0
14.08.2007Madagascar3Comoros Is0
[Reference: 2]

Report

Reunion won the Indian Ocean Games Soccer Tournament in 2007 in Antananarivo in Madagascar. Featuring the National Teams of six Island Nations in the Indian Ocean, the Games could hardly have been closer in the Group Stages with Group A decided only on goal difference after all three countries finished with one win and one loss each, Mauritius and Mayotte Qualifying for the Semi-Finals. In Group B Madagascar won the only match that didn’t end in a draw, sending themselves and Reunion through at the expense of the Comoros Islands. Madagascar reached the Final along with Reunion who clinched the title 7-6 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

About the Indian Ocean Games

The Indian Ocean Games take place every four years in a single location. It is a Multi-Sport Games along the lines of the Olympic Games and includes a Soccer Tournament

References

Images

[1] Miss Malgache 974 Blog (2007) jdeille-974 [Internet] Available from: http://miss-malgache974.over-blog.com/article-11812656.html [Accessed 5 January 2021]

Newspapers / Magazines

[2] Anon. (2000) “Results”.World Soccer. September 2007, pg. 128.

Acknowledgements

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CSF Confederacion Sudamericana de Futbol Summer Octagonal Tournament 1961

Confederacion Sudamericana de Futbol Logo 1916-1989 [Reference: 1]

Final Table

Summer Octagonal 1961PWDLFAPts
Flamengo (Bra)75029810
Cerro (Uru)7412899
Boca Juniors (Arg)732214108
River Plate (Arg)73221188
Corinthians (Bra)731314147
Vasco da Gama (Bra)72238106
Sao Paulo (Bra)721414125
Nacional (Uru)70343103
[References: 2]

Results

Summer OctagonalFlaCerBJRPCorVdGSPNac
Flamengoxxx2-00-41-02-10-12-21-0
Cerro0-2xxx0-31-13-22-11-01-0
Boca Juniors4-03-0xxx1-13-42-01-50-0
River Plate0-11-11-1xxx2-11-23-23-0
Corinthians1-22-34-31-2xxx2-12-12-2
Vasco da Gama1-01-20-22-11-2xxx2-21-1
Sao Paulo2-30-15-12-31-22-2xxx2-0
Nacional0-10-10-00-32-21-10-2xxx
[References: 2]

Report

Brazil’s Flamengo from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil won the Summer Octagonal Tournament in South America with a 2-0 victory over Cerro of Uruguay in the seventh and final round of matches. Boca Juniors of Argentina finished third, losing their last match 1-5 to Sao Paulo of Brazil. Other contestants were Nacional of Uruguay, Vasco Da Gama of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Corinthians of Sao Paulo (Brazil), and River Plate of Argentina.

About the Summer Octagonal Tournament

Preseason Soccer Tournaments in South America begin as soon as the season ends. In the 1960s an Octagonal International Tournament was played involving top club teams from South America as well as International teams from Europe such as East Germany and Czechoslovakia.

References

Images

[1] 1000 Logos (2021) CONMEBOL-logo-history [Internet] Available from: https://1000logos.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CONMEBOL-logo-history.jpg [Accessed 5 January 2021][Adjusted]

Newspapers

[2] Gordon Jeffrey (1990) “Summer Octagonal Tournament a success” World Soccer. September 1961. pg. 36

Acknowledgements

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Watney Cup Preseason Tournament Derby 1970

Derby County Logo [Reference: 1]
Derby County Logo [Reference: 1]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
First Round
1970Aldershot0Sheffield United6
1970Fulham3Derby County5 aet
1970Reading2Manchester United3
1970Peterborough United0Hull City4
Semi-Finals
1970Derby County1Sheffield United0
1970Hull City1 (3p)Manchester United1 (4p)
Final
1970Derby County4Manchester United1
[References: 2]

Report

Derby County hosted the Watney Cup in preseason 1970, which was notable for being the first ever sponsored competition and also the first match in English Football history to be decided on penalties when Manchester United won 4-3 after a 1-1 draw with Hull City in the Semi-Finals. Derby County won the Final 4-1 against Manchester United, with George Best of Northern Ireland scoring for Manchester United. The Cup featured mostly teams from Yorkshire and the Midlands, as well as Reading from the Berkshire and Peterborough United from Cambridgeshire in East Anglia.

References

Images

[1] Logos and Kits (2021) LOGO-DERBY COUNTY F.C.-EN [Internet] Available from: http://www.footballlogosandkits.com/images_esc3/UEFA/INGLATERRA/plantillas/LOGO-DERBY%20COUNTY%20F.C.-EN.png [Accessed 5 January 2021]

Newspapers

[2] Peter Jackson (1990) “Watney Cup for Derby” World Soccer. September 1970. pg. 23

Acknowledgements

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Marlboro Cup International Soccer Tournament Los Angeles 1990

United States Soccer Federation Logo [Reference: 1]
United States Soccer Federation Logo [Reference: 1]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
20.02.1990Colombia0 (4p)USSR0 (2p)
20.02.1990Guadalajara (Mex)3Costa Rica0
3rd Place
22.02.1990USSR2Costa Rica1
Final
22.02.1990Colombia1Guadalajara0
[References: 2]

Report

Colombia won the Marlboro International Soccer Tournament in Los Angeles, California in February 1990, defeating Guadalajara of Mexico 1-0 in the Final. USSR took third with a 2-1 win over Costa Rica.

About the Marlboro / US Cups

The Marlboro Cups were a series of International Soccer Tournaments held in Los Angeles and Miami, Florida in the lead up to the USA ’94 World Cup being held in the Country. They were later just named Joe Robbie Cup (after the stadium) or simply US Cup.

References

Images

[1] Fandom Logos (1992) US Soccer Logo 1992-2001 [Internet] Available from: https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/1/1d/United_States_Soccer_Federation_logo_%281990-2001%29.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/200?cb=20130418193625 [Accessed 1 April 2020]

Newspapers

[2] Radnedge, Kier (1992) “International Results” World Soccer. April 1990

Acknowledgements

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Maspalomas International Soccer Tournament Las Palmas 1990

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
10.01.1990SV Hamburg (Ger)3Rotor Volgograd (URS)2
10.01.1990Anderlecht (Bel)2 (4p)Malmo FF (Swe)2 (3p)
Final
11.01.1990Anderlecht1SV Hamburg0
[Reference: 1]

Report

Anderlecht of Belgium won the Maspalomas International Soccer Tournament in Las Palmas, Canary Islands in January 1990. The Tournament was a four-team tournament featuring SV Hamburg of Germany, Malmo FF of Sweden and Rotor Volgograd of the USSR. Anderlecht beat SV Hamburg 1-0 in the Final.

References

Images

Newspapers

[2] Keir Radnedge (1990) “Diary” World Soccer. February 1990

Acknowledgements

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Baqueron Cup International Soccer Paraguay 1988

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
27.09.1988Uruguay2Ecuador1
27.09.1988Paraguay2Chile0
3rd Place
29.09.1988Ecuador0 (3p)Chile0 (2p)
Final
29.09.1988Paraguay3Uruguay1
[Reference: 2]

Report

Paraguay won the Baqueron Cup which they hosted in Asuncion in September 1988. The four team tournament featured fellow South Americans Chile, Ecuador and Uruguay and was won with a 3-1 victory over Uruguay in the Final. Ecuador took third with a penalties win over Chile.

References

Images

Newspapers

[2] Radnedge, Kier (1992) “International Results” World Soccer. April 1990

Acknowledgements

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