Zenith Data Systems Challenge Trophy
The Zenith Data Systems Challenge Trophy was an association football tournament, labelled as an unofficial World Club Championship[1] and sponsored by Zenith Data Systems,[2] that was played in the summer of 1989 in Miami, Florida. Opponents were Arsenal F.C., the English champion, and the Argentinian champion, Independiente.[3]
Arsenal became the unofficial World Champion after a difficult 2-1 win at Joe Robbie Stadium. David Rocastle scored twice with the temporary equalizer by Carlos Alfaro Moreno for South-American players.[4]
The Match[edit]
Played at the Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
- 06-08-1989 Arsenal F.C. (ENG) – Independiente (ARG) 2-1
- Att: 10,042
- Goals: David Rocastle, Alfaro Moreno, David Rocastle (penalty)
- Yellow cards: O'Leary, Dixon, Caesar (Arsenal), Delgado, Monzon, Altamirano (Independiente)
- Red cards: Monzon (Independiente), Caesar, Lewin (Arsenal, physiotherapist)
References[edit]
- ^ Perry Groves and John Mc Shane, 2006. We all live in a Perry Groves world, John Blake Publishing Ltd, London.
- ^ John M. Williams and Stephen Wagg, 1991. British football and social change: getting into Europe, Leicester University press, Leicester, London and New York.
- ^ Charles Reynell, 1992. Business & Economics, The Economist, Volume 324, Issues 7766-7778, page 69.
- ^ "When Arsenal won a 'world title' despite having their physio sent off". Guardian. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
External links[edit]
- Has a physio ever been sent off ?.Guardian.co.uk.
- Out-of-sight Crowd Watches Arsenal Win First Zenith Cup.The Sun-Sentinel.
- The Game Is Soccer, Not Politics. The Sun-Sentinel.