2007–2009 International Challenge Trophy
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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]
| 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) |
Group A
Matches
 Finland U-23 | 0-2 | England C |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | Morrison  34'Tubbs 58' |
Finnair Stadium, Helsinki, Finland
 Italy Lega Pro U-21 | 4-2 |  Wales Semi Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dionisi 9' Sarno 47', 60'Olivieri 55' | (Report) | Edwards 76' Price 81' |
Stadio Franco Ossola, Varese, Italy
| England C | 2-1 | Wales Semi Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cole 39' Morrison 51' | (Report) | Lawless 49' |
St James Park, Exeter, England
| Finland U-23 | 2-1 | Italy Lega Pro U-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Perovuo 41' Hetemaj 65' | (Report) | Pepe 85' (pen.) |
Finnair Stadium, Helsinki, Finland
| Italy Lega Pro U-21 | 2-2 | England C |
|---|---|---|
| Dionisi 36' Statella 71' | (Report) | Simpson 58' Constable 82' |
Stadio Santa Colomba, Benevento, Italy
| Wales Semi Pro | 0-1 | Finland U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | Petrescu ?' |
Stebonheath Park, Llanelli, Wales
Final Table
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Group B
Matches
 Republic of Ireland U-23 | 2-0 |  Slovakia U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| Peers 26' Brennan 33' | (Report) |
Dalymount Park, Dublin, Ireland
Referee: Richie Winter
| Belgium U-23 | 2-1 |  Northern Ireland U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| Hubert 58' Lutun 85' | (Report) | Thompson 46' |
Stade Luc Varenne, Tournai, Belgium
| Slovakia U-23 | 1-1 | Belgium U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| Škutka 83' | (Report) | Servais 4' (pen.) |
Futbalový štadión Prievidza, Prievidza, Slovakia
| Northern Ireland U-23 | 0-1 | Republic of Ireland U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | Rice 88' |
Mourneview Park, Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Referee: Adrian McCourt (Northern Ireland).
| Republic of Ireland U-23 | 1-2 | Belgium U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| O'Brien 80' | (Report) | Vossen 64' Hubert 93' |
Dalymount Park, Dublin, Ireland
Referee: Neil Doyle (Ireland)
Final Table
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Final
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| 2007–2009 International Challenge Trophy |
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 Belgium First title |
Statistics
Goalscorers
There were 32 goals scored in 13 matches, for an average of 2.46 goals per match.
2 goals
1 goal