2002 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
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The 2002 UEFA Under-19 Championship was held in Norway
between 21 July and 28 July 2002. The top three finishers in each group qualified for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
. Players born on or after 1 January 1983 were eligible to participate in this competition.
It was the first tournament re-classified as the Under-19 event, as previous competitions were Under-18. The qualifying format consisted of two rounds. In the Preliminary round teams competed in 14 groups in tournament format hosted by one of the teams, and it took place between August and November 2001. Group winners then progressed to the Intermediary round where they were paired and competed in seven two-legged ties, held between March and May 2002. Winners of the ties then qualified for the Championship, along with Norway who qualified automatically as hosts.
The tournament took place in seven venues located in seven towns — Bærum
, Drammen
, Hønefoss
, Kongsvinger
, Lillestrøm
, Moss
and Oslo
. The tournament was won by Spain
and the top scorer was Fernando Torres
with four goals. The tournament is also notable for Nelly Viennot
becoming the first female official who participated in an UEFA-organised men's football event, after acting as assistant referee
at Norways's 1–5 defeat to Slovakia on 21 July 2002.
(host)
Edo Trivković Sten Kaldma Georgios Kasnaferis
Emil Božinovski Paulo Costa Darko Čeferin
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Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
between 21 July and 28 July 2002. The top three finishers in each group qualified for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. The 2003 championship was the 14th contested...
. Players born on or after 1 January 1983 were eligible to participate in this competition.
It was the first tournament re-classified as the Under-19 event, as previous competitions were Under-18. The qualifying format consisted of two rounds. In the Preliminary round teams competed in 14 groups in tournament format hosted by one of the teams, and it took place between August and November 2001. Group winners then progressed to the Intermediary round where they were paired and competed in seven two-legged ties, held between March and May 2002. Winners of the ties then qualified for the Championship, along with Norway who qualified automatically as hosts.
The tournament took place in seven venues located in seven towns — Bærum
Bærum
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Sandvika. Bærum was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. A suburb of Oslo, Bærum is located on the west coast of the city....
, Drammen
Drammen
Drammen is a city in Buskerud County, Norway. The port and river city of Drammen is centrally located in the eastern and most populated part of Norway.-Location:...
, Hønefoss
Hønefoss
Hønefoss is a city in Buskerud county, Norway, and the center of the municipality of Ringerike.In 1852, Hønefoss received town status and was separated from Norderhov. Hønefoss celebrated its 150th year of township in 2002...
, Kongsvinger
Kongsvinger
is a town and is a municipality in Hedmark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Glåmdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Kongsvinger....
, Lillestrøm
Lillestrøm
' is a city in the municipality of Skedsmo, Akershus, Norway. The municipal administration is located in Lillestrøm.Facilities in Lillestrøm include hotels, Norway trade fairs, a brand new cinema, a mall, Lillestrøm torv, restaurants, a high speed commuter train that reaches both Oslo and...
, Moss
Moss, Norway
is a coastal city and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Moss. The city of Moss was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838...
and Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
. The tournament was won by Spain
Spain national under-19 football team
The Spain national under-19 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain.-UEFA European Under-19 Championship Record:...
and the top scorer was Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres
Fernando José Torres Sanz , nicknamed , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Spain national team as a striker....
with four goals. The tournament is also notable for Nelly Viennot
Nelly Viennot
Nelly Viennot is a French football referee. An international woman's referee since 1995, Viennot attracted the attention of the wider football community when she was shortlisted, along with eighty-two other elite referees, as a possible assistant referee in the 2006 World Cup.Viennot attended a...
becoming the first female official who participated in an UEFA-organised men's football event, after acting as assistant referee
Assistant referee (association football)
In association football, an assistant referee is one of several officials who assist the referee in controlling a match. Two officials, traditionally known as linesmen , stand on the touchlines, while a fourth official assists administrative or other match related tasks as directed by the referee...
at Norways's 1–5 defeat to Slovakia on 21 July 2002.
Venues
| City / Town | Stadium | Host club(s) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kongsvinger Kongsvinger is a town and is a municipality in Hedmark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Glåmdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Kongsvinger.... |
Gjemselund stadion Gjemselund stadion Gjemselund Stadion is a football stadium in Kongsvinger, Norway and the home ground of Kongsvinger Idrettslag.Until 2008, it was also used for track and field meets, having got rubber track in 1986. The venue hosted the Norwegian Athletics Championships in 1968. The stadium received artificial turf... |
Kongsvinger IL Kongsvinger IL Kongsvinger Idrettslag is a Norwegian sports club from the city of Kongsvinger in Hedmark, founded in 1892. It is known chiefly for its football team for men, but also does or have done well in other sports.-Athletics:... |
2,750 |
| Moss Moss, Norway is a coastal city and a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Moss. The city of Moss was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838... |
Melløs stadion Melløs Stadion Melløs Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Melløs borough in Moss, Norway. It is currently used mostly for football contests and is the home stadium of Moss FK. The stadium has a capacity around 10,000 people and was opened in 1939. The current attendance record is 10,085 people in a neighbor... |
Moss FK | 3,085 |
| Hønefoss Hønefoss Hønefoss is a city in Buskerud county, Norway, and the center of the municipality of Ringerike.In 1852, Hønefoss received town status and was separated from Norderhov. Hønefoss celebrated its 150th year of township in 2002... |
Hønefoss idrettspark Hønefoss idrettspark Aka Arena, formerly known as Hønefoss Stadion, is a football stadium in Hønefoss, Norway, and is the home of Norwegian Premier League club Hønefoss. The stadium has a capacity of approx... |
Hønefoss BK | 4,000 |
| Lillestrøm Lillestrøm ' is a city in the municipality of Skedsmo, Akershus, Norway. The municipal administration is located in Lillestrøm.Facilities in Lillestrøm include hotels, Norway trade fairs, a brand new cinema, a mall, Lillestrøm torv, restaurants, a high speed commuter train that reaches both Oslo and... |
Åråsen stadion Åråsen Stadion Åråsen Stadion is an all-seater football stadium located in Lillestrøm, a suburb of Oslo, in Skedsmo, Norway. With a capacity 12,250 spectators, the venue is the home of Norwegian Premier League side Lillestrøm SK . The venue has four stands, of which the western stand has luxury boxes and club... |
Lillestrøm SK | 11,637 |
| Bærum Bærum is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Sandvika. Bærum was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. A suburb of Oslo, Bærum is located on the west coast of the city.... |
Nadderud stadion Nadderud stadion Nadderud stadion is a multi-purpose stadium at Nadderud near Bekkestua, in Bærum, Norway.-Association football:It is currently used mostly for track and field meets and football matches, and is the home ground of the Norwegian Toppserien team Stabæk Fotball... |
Stabæk Fotball | 7,000 |
| Drammen Drammen Drammen is a city in Buskerud County, Norway. The port and river city of Drammen is centrally located in the eastern and most populated part of Norway.-Location:... |
Marienlyst stadion Marienlyst stadion Marienlyst Stadion has been the home ground of Strømsgodset IF since 1967. It's located on Marienlyst in Drammen.The pitch was opened in 1924, and was the home ground of Drafn, Skiold and Drammens Ballklubb. During the 1952 Winter Olympics in neighboring Oslo, the venue hosted two ice hockey... |
Strømsgodset IF | 7,500 |
| Oslo Oslo Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King... |
Ullevaal stadion Ullevaal Stadion Ullevaal Stadion is an all-seater football stadium located in Oslo, Norway. It is the home ground of Vålerenga IF and the Norway national football team, and the site of the Norwegian Cup Final. From its opening in 1926 to 2009 it was the home ground of FK Lyn. With a capacity of 25,572, it is the... |
FC Lyn and Vålerenga | 25,572 |
Teams
The eight teams that participated in the final tournament were:(host)
Match officials
Six referees were selected for the tournament:Edo Trivković Sten Kaldma Georgios Kasnaferis
Emil Božinovski Paulo Costa Darko Čeferin
Group A
| Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 7 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 6 | |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 4 | |||||||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | ||
| 0 |
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Group B
| Teams | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 7 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 6 | |||||||
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 2 | |||||||
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||
| 1 | |||||||
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Third place play-off
Final
External links
- Official website at UEFA.com
- Match list at rsssf.com