Kirin Cup
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The Kirin Cup is an annual association football tournament sponsored in Japan
by the Kirin Brewery Company
. The host, Japan
, is a participant in every edition. The tournament was founded in 1978 as an international club competition. From 1992 onwards the format was changed to a round robin national team competition. The first nation to win the competition was Argentina
. Japan are the tournament's most successful team with 11 titles, followed by Peru
with 3 titles. As of 2011, the current cup holders are the Czech Republic
, Japan and Peru, which shared the last title.
Since the start of the international competitions in 1992, the tournament has hosted a variety of teams from South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Out of the South American CONMEBOL
members who have been invited (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru), Peru have been the most successful (3 titles) with Argentina in a close second (1 title). Out of the European invitees, there have been 6 different champions, the most successful being the Czech Republic with 2 titles, with Hungary, France, Belgium, Slovakia and Scotland winning one title each. Aside from Japan, the only other Asian country to have won the tournament are the United Arab Emirates (2005), who shared the title with Peru. No African teams have won the tournament, and no North American (CONCACAF
) or Oceania (OFC
) teams have ever been invited.
In addition to the annual Kirin Cup there are a few Kirin Challenge Cups, friendlies also sponsored by the Kirin Corporation, played throughout the year in Japan.
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Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
by the Kirin Brewery Company
Kirin Brewery Company
is a Japanese company. It is a member of the Mitsubishi keiretsu.-Overview:Kirin sells two of the most popular beers in Japan, Kirin Lager--the country's oldest beer brand--and Ichiban Shibori. In the happoshu category, Kirin Tanrei is the top seller. Kirin handles domestic distribution for...
. The host, Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
, is a participant in every edition. The tournament was founded in 1978 as an international club competition. From 1992 onwards the format was changed to a round robin national team competition. The first nation to win the competition was Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
. Japan are the tournament's most successful team with 11 titles, followed by Peru
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
with 3 titles. As of 2011, the current cup holders are the Czech Republic
Czech Republic national football team
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
, Japan and Peru, which shared the last title.
Since the start of the international competitions in 1992, the tournament has hosted a variety of teams from South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Out of the South American CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL
The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...
members who have been invited (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru), Peru have been the most successful (3 titles) with Argentina in a close second (1 title). Out of the European invitees, there have been 6 different champions, the most successful being the Czech Republic with 2 titles, with Hungary, France, Belgium, Slovakia and Scotland winning one title each. Aside from Japan, the only other Asian country to have won the tournament are the United Arab Emirates (2005), who shared the title with Peru. No African teams have won the tournament, and no North American (CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
) or Oceania (OFC
OFC
OFC may refer to:* Corporate Office Properties Trust * Oceania Football Confederation* Offshore Financial Centre* Online Film Critics Society* Open fiber control* Open Financial Connectivity* Optical fiber cable* Optical Fiber Conference...
) teams have ever been invited.
In addition to the annual Kirin Cup there are a few Kirin Challenge Cups, friendlies also sponsored by the Kirin Corporation, played throughout the year in Japan.
2012 Kirin Women Cup
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2011 Kirin Cup
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| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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2009 Kirin Cup
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| 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
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2008 Kirin Cup
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| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
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2007 Kirin Cup
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| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||
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2006 Kirin Cup
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| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | ||
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
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2005 Kirin Cup
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| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
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2004 Kirin Cup
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| 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
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1999 Kirin Cup
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| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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1995 Kirin Cup
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| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
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Group A
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| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| Toulouse Toulouse FC Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by... |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Group B
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| Internacional Sport Club Internacional Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and... |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Japan Universiade XI | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 1 |
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Semi-final
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National team competition winners
- 2011 : , and (Shared)
- 2010 : Not Held
- 2009 :
- 2008 :
- 2007 :
- 2006 :
- 2005 : and (Shared)
- 2004 :
- 2003 : No Final Ranking
- 2002 : No Final Ranking
- 2001 :
- 2000 : and (Shared)
- 1999 : and (Shared)
- 1998 :
- 1997 :
- 1996 :
- 1995 :
- 1994 :
- 1993 :
- 1992 :
- 1991 :
Club competition winners
- 1990 : Not Held
- 1989 : Not Held
- 1988 :
CR FlamengoClube de Regatas do FlamengoClube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team... - 1987 : FluminenseFluminense Football ClubFluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...
- 1986 :
Werder Bremen - 1985 : SantosSantos Futebol ClubeSantos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively....
- 1984 : Sport Club InternacionalSport Club InternacionalSport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...
- 1983 :
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger... - 1982 : Werder Bremen
- 1981 :
Club BruggeClub BruggeClub Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging is a football club from Bruges in Belgium. It was founded in 1891 and is one of the top clubs in Belgium. Its home ground is the Jan Breydel Stadium, which has a capacity of 29,472.... - 1980 : MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough F.C.Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
- 1979 : Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur F.C.Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
- 1978 : Borussia MönchengladbachBorussia MönchengladbachBorussia Mönchengladbach is a German association football club based in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The team plays in the Bundesliga and is one of the country's most well-known, well-supported, and successful teams. Borussia Mönchengladbach has over 40,000 members and is the sixth...
and SE PalmeirasSociedade Esportiva PalmeirasSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
(Shared)
See also
- Japan national football teamJapan national football teamThe Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
- Japan Football AssociationJapan Football AssociationThe Japan Football Association, sometimes known as the Japan Soccer Association , is the governing body responsible for the administration of association football in Japan. It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions....
- Football in JapanFootball in JapanAssociation football is one of the most popular sports in Japan. Its nationwide organization, Japan Football Association, administers the professional football league, J...
- JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
- Kirin Corporation
External links
- Official Site
- Kirin Company Website
- Kirin Company Website
- Japan Football Association
- Japan Football Association
- Statistics at RSSSFRec.Sport.Soccer Statistics FoundationThe Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation is an international amateur organization dedicated to collecting statistics about association football...
- Kirin Cup at Soccerway