2011 Algarve Cup
The Algarve Cup 2011 was the eighteenth of the playout held annually in Portugal women's soccer tournament. It is named after the Olympic Tournament Women, the World and European Championships, the most important women's football tournament for national teams. The Algarve Cup 2011 was held from 2 - instead of March 9, 2011.
This year was the Cup without the participation of the German national team instead, because the had to while preparing for the World Cup at home. To this end, the national coach had a three-month preparatory phase by all parties requested and received. But other nations use this Mini World Cup just to prepare for the actual event.
Mode
The tournament was attended by twelve national teams. The eight highest -assessed teams formed the groups A and B, the four weaker teams the group C. First, the teams played in their group against each of the placement. At first, was the best score, then the direct comparison and only then the goal difference for the placement critical. Thereafter, proceed as follows:
- Place play- 11: The third and fourth-placed team in the group C.
- Place game 9: The second- placed team in Group C against the poorer fourth- placed team of Group A or Group B.
- Place play- 7: Winner of Group C against the better fourth -placed team of Group A or Group B.
- Match for 5th place: The third-placed teams in Groups A and B.
- 3rd Place Match: The second-placed teams in Groups A and B.
- Finals: The winners of Groups A and B will play for the tournament title.
Stand it in a draw within regular time of placement matches, followed no extension, but right after a penalty shootout.
The tournament
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Group C
Placement matches
All games took place on March 9, 2011.
Place play- 11
Place play- 9
Game for 7th place
Match for 5th place
3rd Place Match
Final
Best scorers
Awards
- Best player: Homare Sawa (Japan)
- Fairest Team: Chile