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]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Portugal |
| Teams | 8 (from 2 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Norway (2nd title) |
| Runner-up |  Sweden |
| Third place |  China PR |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 16 |
| Goals scored | 52 (3.25 per match) |
| Best player |  Hege Riise |
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Awards
| 1996 Algarve Cup |
|---|
 Norway Second title |
| Best player |
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| Hege Riise
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References
- ↑ "Ny förlust mot Norge" (in Swedish). Dagens nyheter. 18 March 1996. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
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Other websites
- 1996 Algarve Cup on RSSSF