Category: World Soccer

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

Thanks to Martin Slattery.

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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

Thanks to Rory Naughton, Cathal Gallagher.

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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

Thanks to Rory Naughton, Cathal Gallagher.

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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

Thanks to Rory Naughton, Cathal Gallagher.

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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

Thanks to Rory Naughton, Cathal Gallagher.

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Rothmans International Soccer Tournament Malta 1990

Malta Football Association Logo
Malta Football Association Logo [Reference: 1]

Final Table

Rothmans Malta 1990PWDLFAPts
Norway (C)2110433
South Korea2101442
Malta2011231
[References: Compiled from results in 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
05.02.1990Norway3South Korea2
07.02.1990Malta1Norway1
10.02.1990Malta1South Korea2
[References: 2]

Report

Norway won the Rothmans International Soccer Tournament in Malta in 1990. The Scandinavians defeated South Korea 3-2 in the opening match and then drew 1-1 with hosts Malta. South Korea won the third and final match but it was not enough as Norway took the Title on 3 Points.

References

Images

[1] Fandom Logos (1992) Malta_Football_Association_logo [Internet] Available from: https://logos.fandom.com/wiki/Malta_Football_Association %5BAccessed 8 October 2020][Actual Logo Reference at: https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/a/a4/Malta_Football_Association_logo.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/200?cb=20130213151348 [Accessed 8 October 2020]

Newspapers

[2] Anon. (1990) “International Results” World Soccer. April 1990.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Kevin Smyth.

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United Soccer League 1 2020

United Soccer League 1 Logo [Ref: 2]

Standings

PWLDGDPPGPts
Greenville Triumph SC161132+132.1935
Union Omaha16835+51.7129
North Texas FC16736+81.6927
Richmond Kickers1686201.6326
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC15654+41.4722
FC Tucson16664+21.3822
Forward Madison FC16556+61.3121
South Georgia Tormenta FC16574-31.1919
New England Revolution II16583-71.1318
Fort Lauderdale CF16493-90.9415
Orlando City B151113-190.406
United Soccer League 1 Standings 2020 [Ref: 1]

Irish Players

PlayerTeamGPGS
Steven BeattieChattanooga Red Wolves SC82
Niall LogueFC Tucson160
Mikie RoweSouth Georgia Tormenta FC111
[Refrrrences:

Report

The United Soccer League 1 cancelled the League 1 Final scheduled for October 29th 2020, and declared Greenville Triumph SC Champions based on Points Per Game (PPG). Three Irish players played in the USL League 1 in 2020, Niall Logue played all 16 games for FC Tucson (Arizona) as they finished 6th of 11 teams. Steven Beattie of Chattanooga Red Wolves (Tennessee) played 8 games, scoring 2 goals as they finished 5th, and Mikie Rowe scored one goal in 11 games South Georgia Tormenta FC as they came 8th.

About

The United Soccer League is the United States Soccer Federation Officially-recognised Minor League affiliate of Major League Soccer. United Soccer League 1 makes up the Third Division in the US Soccer Pyramid, and is the equivalent of the EFL 1 in English Football.

United States Men’s Soccer Pyramid

  1. Major League Soccer
  2. United Soccer League Championship
  3. United Soccer League 1
  4. United Soccer League 2
  5. National Premier Soccer League

References

Images

[1] Soccer Stadium Digest (2019) USL 1 Logo [Internet] Available from: https://soccerstadiumdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/USL-League-One-logo-1024×683.jpg [Accessed 14 March 2020]

Websites

[2] USL1 (2020) USL1 Teams [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslleagueone.com/league-teams [Accessed 14 March 2020]

[3] USL 1 (2020) Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Roster 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslleagueone.com/chattanooga-red-wolves-sc-roster [Accessed 29 December 2020]

[3] USL 1 (2020) Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Player Stats [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslleagueone.com/chattanooga-red-wolves-sc-player-stats [Accessed 29 December 2020]

[3] USL 1 (2020) South Georgia Tormenta Roster 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslleagueone.com/south-georgia-tormenta-fc-roster [Accessed 29 December 2020]

[3] USL 1 (2020) South Georgia Tormenta Player Stats 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslleagueone.com/south-georgia-tormenta-fc-player-stats [Accessed 29 December 2020]

[3] USL 1 (2020) FC Tucson Roster 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslleagueone.com/fc-tucson-roster [Accessed 29 December 2020]

[3] USL 1 (2020) FC Tucson Player Stats 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.uslleagueone.com/fc-tucson-player-stats[Accessed 29 December 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Mulcahy, Fiona Connolly-Mulcahy, Conor Connolly-Mulcahy, Dara Connolly-Mulcahy, Orla Connolly-Mulcahy & Aodhan Connolly-Mulcahy.

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CONMEBOL Paz del Chaco Cup 1991

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
14.06.1991Bolivia0Paraguay1
16.06.1991Paraguay0Bolivia0
(Par won 1-0 on agg)
[Reference: 2]

Report

The Paz del Chaco Cup was won by Paraguay in 1991, who defeated Bolivia in the first leg in Bolivia, but just managed to hold on in the second leg in Paraguay.

About the Paz del Chaco Cup

The Paz del Chaco cup is an annual soccer cup played between Paraguay and Bolivia to celebrate the Peace treaty between the two countries after the Chaco war.

References

Images

Newspapers

[2] John Kelly. (1991) “Arsenal, Cont.” World Soccer. August 1991. pg. 14.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Gabriel McCloyne, Gerry Tully, Paul Leech, Peter Lemass, Ciaran Simms, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Foley (TCD).

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Makita Preseason International Soccer Tournament 1990

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
10.08.1990Sampdoria (Ita)1 (5p)Real Sociedad (Esp)1 (3p)
10.08.1990Arsenal (Eng)2Aston Villa (Eng)0
3rd Place
11.08.1990Real Sociedad1Aston Villa0
Final
11.08.1990Arsenal0Sampdoria1
[Reference: 2]

Report

Sampdoria, from Genoa in Italy won the 3rd Four-Team Preseason International Tournament at Wembley in July 1990, defeating Arsenal in the Final. Spain’s Real Sociedad won the 3rd Place Playoff against Aston Villa.

About the Makita Tournament

The Makita Tournament was a Preseason International Soccer Tournament held at Wembley Stadium, London from 1988 to 1990, and then Highbury, Arsenal’s Home Ground in 1991.

References

Newspapers

[2] John Kelly. (1991) “Arsenal, Cont.” World Soccer. August 1991. pg. 14.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Gabriel McCloyne, Gerry Tully, Paul Leech, Peter Lemass, Ciaran Simms, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Foley (TCD).

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Makita Preseason International Soccer Tournament 1989

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
29.07.1989Arsenal (Eng)1FC Porto (Por)0
29.07.1989Dynamo Kiev (URS)0Liverpool (Eng)2
3rd Place
30.07.1989Dynamo Kiev1FC Porto0
Final
30.07.1989Arsenal1Liverpool0
[Reference: 2]

Report

Arsenal won the second Makita International Soccer Tournament in Wembley Stadium in July 1989, defeating Liverpool in the Final after the two teams had defeated FC Porto and Dynamo Kiev in the Semi-Finals.

About the Makita Tournament

The Makita Tournament was a Preseason International Soccer Tournament held at Wembley Stadium, London from 1988 to 1990, and then Highbury, Arsenal’s Home Ground in 1991.

References

Newspapers

[2] John Kelly. (1991) “Arsenal, Cont.” World Soccer. August 1991. pg. 14.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Gabriel McCloyne, Gerry Tully, Paul Leech, Peter Lemass, Ciaran Simms, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Foley (TCD).

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 26 December 2020

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