III World Cup of Masters

1995 World Cup of Masters
Pele Cup '95
Tournament details
Host country  Austria
Dates 23 June - 2 July (10 days)
Teams 8 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s) 2 (in 2 host cities)
Final positions
Champions  Brazil (4th title)
Runners-up  Argentina
Third place  Germany
Fourth place  Italy
Tournament statistics
Matches played 16
Goals scored 38 (2.38 per match)
Best player Brazil Paulo Isidoro

The sixth edition of the World Cup of Masters was held in Klagenfurt and Kapfenberg, Austria. This was the second time Austria had hosted the event. It was the final event held. The nations taking part were hosts Austria, reigning champions Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Netherlands, Germany and for the first time France and Portugal. The event was won by Brazil, winning their fourth title overall.

Group A

Group A was held in Wörtherseestadion, Klagenfurt.


June 23, 1995
Netherlands  22  Italy
   


Austria  11  Brazil
   

June 25, 1995
Italy  21  Brazil
   

June 27, 1995
Brazil  31  Netherlands
   


Austria  00  Italy
   

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Italy Italy 312043+15
Brazil Brazil 311154+14
Austria Austria 30303303
Netherlands Netherlands 302146-22

Group B

Group B was held in Franz Fekete Stadium, Kapfenberg.


June 23, 1995
Germany  10  Portugal
   

June 25, 1995
Argentina  30  Germany
   


France  41  Portugal
   

June 27, 1995
Argentina  00  Portugal
   


France  34  Germany
   

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
Germany Germany 320156-16
Argentina Argentina 312030+35
France France 311175+24
Portugal Portugal 301215-41

Semi-Finals

June 29, 1995
Germany  03  Brazil
   
                                   Argentina win 5-3 on penalties

Third Place Play Off

July 1, 1995
Italy   Germany
   

The pitch failed to pass the referees initial inspection and the match was not played. Attempts to rearrange it were unsuccessful.

Final

                                   Brazil win 3-2 on penalties

Champion


World Cup of Masters Champions:


Brazil
Fourth title

References

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