2007–09 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]
Contents
Group A
Matches
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14 November 2007
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 Finland U-23 |
0–2 |  England C |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | 34 Michael Morrison 58 Matt Tubbs |
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Finnair Stadium, Helsinki, Finland
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14 November 2007
|
 Italy Lega Pro U-21 |
4–2 |  Wales Semi Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Dionisi 47 60 Sarno 55 Oliveiri |
(Report) | 76 Edwards 81 Price |
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Stadio Franco Ossola, Varese, Italy
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20 February 2008
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| England C |
2–1 | Wales Semi Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 39 Mitchell Cole 51 Michael Morrison |
(Report) | 49 Alex Lawless |
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St James Park, Exeter, England
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2 April 2008
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| Finland U-23 |
2–1 | Italy Lega Pro U-21 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Perovuo 65 Hetemaj |
(Report) | 85 pen Vincenzo Pepe |
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Finnair Stadium, Helsinki, Finland
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12 November 2008
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| Italy Lega Pro U-21 |
2–2 | England C |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Dionisi 71 Statella |
(Report) | 58 Simpson 82 James Constable |
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Stadio Santa Colomba, Benevento, Italy
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18 November 2008
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| Wales Semi Pro |
0–1 | Finland U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | Petrescu |
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Stebonheath Park, Llanelli, Wales
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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
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13 November 2007
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 Republic of Ireland U-23 |
2–0 |  Slovakia U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Gavin Peers 33 Killian Brennan |
(Report) |
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11 December 2007
|
 Belgium U-23 |
2–1 |  Northern Ireland U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| 58 Hubert 85 Lutun |
(Report) | 46 Peter Thompson |
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Stade Luc Varenne, Tournai, Belgium
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21 October 2008
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| Republic of Ireland U-23 |
1–2 | Belgium U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 Ger O'Brien | (Report) | 64 Jelle Vossen 93 David Hubert |
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
- England C: Adam Bartlett; Shaun Densmore, Exodus Geohaghan, Darius Charles, Scott Laird (76 Sean Newton); Russell Penn (77 Ishmael Welsh), Nicky Wroe, Joel Byrom (56 Andrew Fleming), Lee Tomlin; James Constable, Paul Clayton (69 Liam Hearn).
- Manager: Paul Fairclough
- Belgium U-23: Simon Mignolet; Ritchie Kitoko (82 Jan Lella), Miguel Dachelet, Bart Biemans, Geoffrey Cabeke; Vittorio Villano (89 Hervé Kagé), Sven Kums, Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe, Radja Nainggolan; Geoffrey Mujangi Bia, Brecht Capon (82 Stijn De Wilde).
- Coach:
