A3 Champions Cup
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A3 Champions Cup was an annual football (soccer)
tournament sanctioned by the East Asian Football Federation
. It began in 2003, involving the league champions of China
, Japan
and South Korea
. The host nation also invited an additional team, making this a four team tournament. South Korea was the most successful country in this tournament. Their representatives won the tournament three times.
It had been suggested that the league champion from Australia
be added to the cup in the future. However, financial problems with the sponsor placed the tournament into question. It was reported that Japan's champion may not participate in the 2008 edition, since Urawa
were not paid their appearance fee in 2007. The tournament was canceled on 23 September 2008 due to the sponsor's bankruptcy.
† = did not qualify as league champions.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
tournament sanctioned by the East Asian Football Federation
East Asian Football Federation
The East Asian Football Federation , founded on May 28, 2002, is an international governing body of association football in East Asia.-Member Associations:EAFF has 10 member associations...
. It began in 2003, involving the league champions of China
Chinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
, Japan
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
and South Korea
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
. The host nation also invited an additional team, making this a four team tournament. South Korea was the most successful country in this tournament. Their representatives won the tournament three times.
It had been suggested that the league champion from Australia
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
be added to the cup in the future. However, financial problems with the sponsor placed the tournament into question. It was reported that Japan's champion may not participate in the 2008 edition, since Urawa
Urawa Red Diamonds
are a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history...
were not paid their appearance fee in 2007. The tournament was canceled on 23 September 2008 due to the sponsor's bankruptcy.
Past results
| Season | Venue | Champions | Runners-up | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 2003 A3 Champions Cup The 2003 A3 Champions Cup was first edition of A3 Champions Cup. It was held from February 16 to 22, 2003 in Tokyo, Japan.-Participants: Jubilo Iwata – 2002 J. League Champions Kashima Antlers – 2002 J... |
 TokyoOlympic Stadium (Tokyo) or National Stadium is a stadium in Kasumigaoka, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan that served as the main stadium for the 1964 Summer Olympics. It currently serves as the stadium where the Japan national football teams home matches and major football club cup finals are held.-History:The stadium was... |
Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a Japanese professional association football club playing in the J. League Division 1. Antlers is derived from the city name, Kashima, which literally means "deer island".... † |
 Dalian Shide |
 Seongnam Ilhwa ChunmaSeongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
Jubilo Iwata Júbilo Iwata is a professional Japanese association football team currently playing in the J. League Division 1 . The team name Júbilo means 'joy' in Portuguese and Spanish. The team's home town is Iwata, Shizuoka prefecture and they play at Yamaha Stadium... |
| 2004 2004 A3 Champions Cup The 2004 A3 Champions Cup was second edition of A3 Champions Cup. It was held from February 22 to 28, 2003 in Shanghai, China PR.-Participants: Shanghai Shenhua – 2003 Chinese Jia-A League Champions Shanghai International – 2003 Chinese Jia-A League Runner-ups Yokohama F. Marinos... |
Shanghai |
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
Yokohama F. Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos is a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in... |
Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua is a professional Chinese football club currently playing in Chinese Super League. The club is currently owned by Zhu Jun , Shanghai SVA Group, SMEG and Huangpu Investment Ltd. . The current head coach is Dražen Besek... |
Inter Shanghai Xian Chanba Shaanxi Renhe Commercial Chanba is a Chinese football club based in Xi'an, Shaanxi. They play at the Shaanxi Coca-Cola Stadium and currently compete in the Chinese Super League. Founded in Pudong, Shanghai in 1995 the club was originally known as Shanghai Pudong though they changed their second... † |
| 2005 2005 A3 Champions Cup The 2005 A3 Champions Cup was third edition of A3 Champions Cup. It was held from February 13 to 19, 2003 in Seogwipo, South Korea.-Participants: Suwon Samsung Bluewings – 2004 K-League Champions Pohang Steelers – 2004 K-League Runner-ups Shenzhen Jianlibao – 2004 Chinese Super... |
Jeju Jeju World Cup Stadium Jeju World Cup Stadium is a football stadium with a 42,256-person capacity that is located in the city of Seogwipo on the small South Korean island province of Jeju-do... |
Suwon Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... |
Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... † |
Yokohama F. Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos is a Japanese association football team that participates in the fully professional J. League Division 1; the top Japanese professional football league. Having won the J-League title three times and finished second twice, they are one of the most successful J-League clubs. The team are based in... |
Shenzhen Kingway Shenzhen Kingway Shenzhen Ruby F.C. , previously named Shenzhen Asia Travel, Shenzhen Xiangxue Eisiti, Shenzhen Kingway, Shenzhen Jianlibao, and Shenzhen Ping'an, is a Chinese Super League football club, playing at the Shenzhen Stadium in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. They are owned by Wan Hongwei, who bought out... |
| 2006 | Tokyo Olympic Stadium (Tokyo) or National Stadium is a stadium in Kasumigaoka, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan that served as the main stadium for the 1964 Summer Olympics. It currently serves as the stadium where the Japan national football teams home matches and major football club cup finals are held.-History:The stadium was... |
Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i |
Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
JEF United JEF United Ichihara Chiba is a Japanese professional football club that plays in J. League Division 2. On February 1, 2005, the club changed its name from JEF United Ichihara to the current name after Chiba city had joined Ichihara, Chiba as its hometown in 2003. The club name, JEF -taken from JR East and Furukawa Electric-... † |
Dalian Shide |
| 2007 | Jinan Shandong Stadium Shandong Provincial Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium used mostly for association football matches in Shandong Provincial Sports Centre , Jinan, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 43,700. The stadium was built in 1988.- Asian Cup 2004 :-External links:*... |
Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua Shanghai Shenhua is a professional Chinese football club currently playing in Chinese Super League. The club is currently owned by Zhu Jun , Shanghai SVA Group, SMEG and Huangpu Investment Ltd. . The current head coach is Dražen Besek... † |
Shandong Luneng Taishan |
Urawa Red Diamonds Urawa Red Diamonds are a professional association football club playing in Japan's football league, J. League Division 1. One of Japan and Asia's best supported teams, the club has been able to boast the highest average crowds for thirteen of the J-League's twenty season history... |
Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
† = did not qualify as league champions.
Records
- Top Scorer : NadsonNadson Rodrigues de SouzaNádson Rodrigues de Souza, usually known as Nádson is a Brazilian football player who currently plays for América Futebol Clube .- Career :...
(2005) , Lee Chun-SooLee Chun-SooLee Chun-Soo is a football player from South Korea, who currently plays for Omiya Ardija. He was a key member of his national team during the 2002 World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics...
(2006) - 6 goals
External links
- A3 Champions Cup (Official site: Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages)
- Soccer World Info history of the A3 cup