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2013 Premier League Asia Trophy

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Host country
  
Hong Kong

Venue(s)
  
1 (in 1 host city)

Dates
  
24 July – 27 July

Runners-up
  
Sunderland

Teams
  
4 (from 2 confederations)

Champions
  
Manchester City (1st title)

The 2013 Premier League Asia Trophy was the sixth edition of the Premier League Asia Trophy. Sunderland, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Hong Kong club South China competed for the title on 24 July 2013 and 27 July 2013 at Hong Kong Stadium in So Kon Po, Hong Kong. Manchester City were the winners, beating Sunderland 1–0 in the final.

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The tournament was also notable for the absence of Tottenham Hotspur's star Gareth Bale. Bale traveled with Spurs to Hong Kong, but an injury he suffered in training meant he did not play in either of Tottenham's matches.

Furthermore, the tournament was also notable for the very poor quality of the grass on the pitch at the venue.

Semifinals

All kick-off times are local (UTC+08:00).

Delayed by 30 minutes due to rain. Game reduced to 80 minutes (40 minute halves).

Delayed by 10 minutes due to rain. Game reduced to 80 minutes (40 minute halves).

Ticket sales

Unlike previous edition in 2011, ticket prices for each match day were different. For the first matchday (24 July), ticket prices in Hong Kong dollars (with all British prices an approximation) were: $150 (£13), $250 (£21), $300 (£25), $350 (£30), $500 (£42), while for the second matchday (27 July), ticket prices were: $200 (£17), $300 (£25), $400 (£34), $450 (£38), $600 (£51).

Ticket sales started from 31 May 2013 online at www.cityline.com. Tickets for the final sold out in one day.

Goalscorers

3 goals
1 goal
1 own goal

References

2013 Premier League Asia Trophy Wikipedia