The Southern Amateur League began their UEFA Regions' Cup campaign with a draw against the Irish representatives.
UEFA Regions' Cup Intermediary Round
Group Two
27-31 October 2008
Italy
Team |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Pts |
Region I (Republic of Ireland) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
5 |
CR Piemonte Valle D'Aosta (Italy) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
Southern Amateur League (England) |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
East of Scotland (Scotland) |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
11 |
0 |
UEFA’s ranking system shows England in 3rd place despite having a better goal difference than the Italians.
Date |
Match |
Venue |
Result/KO |
27 Oct 08 |
England v Rep. Ireland |
Tortona |
0-0 |
27 Oct 08 |
Italy v Scotland |
Alessandria |
3-1 |
29 Oct 08 |
England v Scotland |
Alessandria |
3-0 |
29 Oct 08 |
Rep. Ireland v Italy |
Tortona |
2-2 |
31 Oct 08 |
Italy v England |
Alessandria |
0-0 |
31 Oct 08 |
Scotland v Rep. Ireland |
Tortona |
1-5 |
Region I will represent the Republic of Ireland in the 2008/09 UEFA Regions' Cup finals after winning Group 2 on goal difference.
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