2012 Algarve Cup
The Algarve Cup 2012 was the 19th playout of annually since 1994 discharged and most important after the Olympic Tournament Women, the World and European Championships women's football tournament for national teams and was held from 29 February to 7 March as usual at various venues in the Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal instead. Hungary first participated in the tournament.
Germany won the second time since 2006 the competition with a 4-3 victory over the reigning world champions Japan.
Venues were the Estádio Municipal in Parchal, the Estádio Municipal in Lagos, the Estádio Dr. F. Vieira in Silves, the Estádio Municipal in Vila Real, Parque Desportivo da Nora in Ferreira, the Estádio Municipal in Loulé, the Estádio Municipal in Quarteira and the Algarve Stadium in Faro.
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 were held on March 7, 2012.
Place play- 11
Place play- 9
Game for 7th place
Match for 5th place
3rd Place Match
Final
Scorers
Awards
- Best player: Aya Miyama (Japan)
- Fairest Team: Sweden