2007–09_International_Challenge_Trophy
2007–2009 International Challenge Trophy
International football competition
The 2007–09 International Challenge Trophy was the second edition of the International Challenge Trophy. It was contested by eight teams which were divided into two groups of four. The two group winners - Belgium U-21 and England C qualified for the final. Belgium U-21 won the competition after beating England C 2–0 in the final.[1]
Quick Facts Tournament details, Dates ...
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 November 2007 – 19 May 2009 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Venue(s) | 5 (in 5 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Belgium (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  England |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 32 (2.46 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Five players (2 goals each) |
← 2005-06 2009-11 → | |
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Matches
More information Finland U-23, 0-2 ...
 Finland U-23 | 0-2 | England C |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | Morrison  34'Tubbs 58' |
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Finnair Stadium, Helsinki, Finland
More information Italy Lega Pro U-21, 4-2 ...
 Italy Lega Pro U-21 | 4-2 |  Wales Semi Pro |
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| Dionisi 9' Sarno 47', 60'Olivieri 55' |
(Report) | Edwards 76' Price 81' |
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Stadio Franco Ossola, Varese, Italy
More information England C, 2-1 ...
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St James Park, Exeter, England
More information Finland U-23, 2-1 ...
| Finland U-23 | 2-1 | Italy Lega Pro U-21 |
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| Perovuo 41' Hetemaj 65' |
(Report) | Pepe 85' (pen.) |
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Finnair Stadium, Helsinki, Finland
More information Italy Lega Pro U-21, 2-2 ...
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Stadio Santa Colomba, Benevento, Italy
Stebonheath Park, Llanelli, Wales
Final Table
More information Rank, Team ...
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | England C |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 | Finland U-23 |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Italy Lega Pro U-21 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Wales Semi Pro |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 0 |
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Matches
More information Republic of Ireland U-23, 2-0 ...
 Republic of Ireland U-23 | 2-0 |  Slovakia U-23 |
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| Peers 26' Brennan 33' |
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Dalymount Park, Dublin, Ireland
Referee: Richie Winter
More information Belgium U-23, 2-1 ...
| Belgium U-23 | 2-1 |  Northern Ireland U-23 |
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| Hubert 58' Lutun 85' |
(Report) | Thompson 46' |
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Stade Luc Varenne, Tournai, Belgium
More information Slovakia U-23, 1-1 ...
| Slovakia U-23 | 1-1 | Belgium U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| Škutka 83' |
(Report) | Servais 4' (pen.) |
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Futbalový štadión Prievidza, Prievidza, Slovakia
More information Northern Ireland U-23, 0-1 ...
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Mourneview Park, Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Referee: Adrian McCourt (Northern Ireland).
More information Republic of Ireland U-23, 1-2 ...
| Republic of Ireland U-23 | 1-2 | Belgium U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| O'Brien 80' |
(Report) | Vossen 64' Hubert 93' |
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Dalymount Park, Dublin, Ireland
Referee: Neil Doyle (Ireland)
More information Slovakia U-23, 1-0 ...
| Slovakia U-23 | 1-0 | Northern Ireland U-23 |
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| Škutka 10' |
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Final Table
More information Rank, Team ...
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | Belgium U-23 |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | Republic of Ireland U-23 |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Slovakia U-23 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Northern Ireland U-23 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
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| 2007–2009 International Challenge Trophy |
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 Belgium First title |
Goalscorers
There were 32 goals scored in 13 matches, for an average of 2.46 goals per match.
2 goals
1 goal
- "International Challenge Trophy (U-23) 2007/09". RSSSF. 26 June 2009. Retrieved 18 May 2022.