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Zenith Data Systems Challenge Trophy

Zenith Data Systems Challenge Trophy

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For the Full Members Cup, sometimes sponsored by Zenith Data Systems, see Full Members' Cup.

The Zenith Data Systems Challenge Trophy was an association football tournament, labelled as an unofficial World Club Championship[1] and sponsored by Zenith Data Systems,[2] that was played in the summer of 1989 in Miami, Florida. Opponents were Arsenal F.C., the English champion, and the Argentinian champion, Independiente.[3]

Arsenal became the unofficial World Champion after a difficult 2-1 win at Joe Robbie Stadium. David Rocastle scored twice with the temporary equalizer by Carlos Alfaro Moreno for South-American players.[4]

The Match

Played at the Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

  • 06-08-1989 Arsenal F.C. (ENG) – Independiente (ARG) 2-1
  • Att: 10,042
  • Goals: David Rocastle, Alfaro Moreno, David Rocastle (penalty)
  • Yellow cards: O'Leary, Dixon, Caesar (Arsenal), Delgado, Monzon, Altamirano (Independiente)
  • Red cards: Monzon (Independiente), Caesar, Lewin (Arsenal, physiotherapist)

References

  1. [1]
    Perry Groves and John Mc Shane, 2006. We all live in a Perry Groves world, John Blake Publishing Ltd, London.
  2. [2]
    John M. Williams and Stephen Wagg, 1991. British football and social change: getting into Europe, Leicester University press, Leicester, London and New York.
  3. [3]
    Charles Reynell, 1992. Business & Economics, The Economist, Volume 324, Issues 7766-7778, page 69.
  4. [4]
    "When Arsenal won a 'world title' despite having their physio sent off". Guardian. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
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