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The Zenith Data Systems Challenge Trophy was an association football tournament, labelled as an unofficial World Club Championship and sponsored by Zenith Data Systems, that was played in the summer of 1989 in Miami, Florida. Opponents were Arsenal F.C., the English champion, and the best Argentinian team, Independiente.

Arsenal became the unofficial World Champion after a difficult 2-1 win at Joe Robbie Stadium. David Rocastle scored two times with the temporary equalizer by Carlos Alfaro Moreno for South-American players.

The Match

Played at the Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

  • 06-08-1989 Arsenal F.C. (GBR) – 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), Lewin (Arsenal, physioterapist)

    • References

    Zenith Data Systems Challenge Trophy Wikipedia
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