1996 Algarve Cup

The 1996 Algarve Cup was the third edition of the Algarve Cup, a women's association football tournament. It took place between 11 and 17 March 1996 in Portugal. Norway won the event for the second time in its history, beating Sweden, 4-0 in the final-game.[1]

1996 Algarve Cup
Tournament details
Host countryPortugal
Teams8 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)8
Final positions
Champions Norway (2nd title)
Runners-up Sweden
Third place China
Tournament statistics
Matches played16
Goals scored52 (3.25 per match)
Best player(s)Norway Hege Riise

Awards

 1996 Algarve Cup 

Norway
Second title
Best player
Norway Hege Riise

References

  1. "Ny förlust mot Norge" (in Swedish). Dagens nyheter. 18 March 1996. Retrieved 2 February 2017.

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