2009–2011 International Challenge Trophy Explained

Tourney Name:	International Challenge Trophy
Year:	2007-09
Dates:	2 December 2009 – 19 May 2011
Num Teams:	11
Champion:	Portugal
Second:	England
Count:	1
Matches:	18
Goals:	46
Prevseason:	2007-09
Nextseason:	2011-13

The 2009–11 International Challenge Trophy was the third edition of the International Challenge Trophy. Originally, 12 teams were expected to enter the competition. Hungary, however, withdrew before any draw was made.^[1] The draw for the competition took place on 28 August 2009 in Dublin. Teams were placed into three groups, two of four teams and one of three.^[2] The three group winners and the best runner up then qualified for the semi-finals. Portugal eventually emerged as the winners after defeating England C in the final.

Group A

Matches

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Final table

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1	Italy Lega Pro U-21	3	2	1	0	7	2	+5	7
2	Belgium U-23	3	2	0	1	3	4	-1	6
3	Romania U-23	3	1	1	1	4	1	-3	4
4		3	0	0	3	1	8	-7	0

Group B

Matches

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Final table

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1	England C	2	2	0	0	3	1	+2	6
2		2	1	0	1	2	2	0	3
3		2	0	0	2	0	2	-2	0

Group C

Matches

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Final table

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1		3	2	1	0	9	2	+7	7
2	Northern Ireland U-23	3	1	1	1	4	4	0	4
3		3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4
4	Wales Semi Pro	3	0	1	2	4	11	-7	1

Knock-out stage

Semi-finals

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2009–2011 International Challenge Trophy Explained

Group A

Matches

Final table

Group B

Matches

Final table

Group C

Matches

Final table

Knock-out stage

Semi-finals

Notes and References