Finals
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | ||
| Semi-Finals | ||||
| 1993 | Japan | 1 (3p) | Switzerland | 1 (5p) |
| 1993 | Hong Kong XI | 5 | Denmark U21 | 0 |
| 3rd Place | ||||
| 1993 | Denmark U21 | 2 | Japan | 1 |
| Final | ||||
| 1993 | Hong Kong XI | 2 | Switzerland | 3 |
Report
Switzerland won the Carlsberg Challenge in 1993, defeating hosts Hong Kong XI 3-2 in the Final after knocking out Japan on penalties in the Semi-Finals. Denmark Under-21 finished third with a 2-1 defeat of Japan.
About
The Carlsberg Challenge was a Tournament featuring top East Asian National teams, as well as National Youth teams and Club teams from more established European Nations and also African National teams. It was held in Hong Kong every Spring.
The East Asian Football Federation is a Sub-Federation within the Asian Football Confederation, covering the East Asian Nations of Japan, South Korea, North Korea, China, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) and Guam.
References
Images
[1] Zedge (2020) crop [Internet] Available from: https://fsb.zobj.net/crop.php?r=Rs_lmiJ_tdp_-Xdi2Ehv0ZDy6MNfMKyTp2oxOe8btt9jeokttBEhlPNkahU9sZxEHavFaELMw1lqIB_2WrcquV1PYVwQl736SBpHtattgKO2ewzkhxKb2cTQbnYMNzUzncnavRh6tydP3bxD [Accessed 21 July 2020]
Sources/Magazines
[2] Anon. (1993) “World Service: Internationals” World Soccer March 1993, pg. 61
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Paul Hui.
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