1968–71 Nordic Football Championship facts for kids
| Final positions | |
|---|---|
| Champions |  Sweden (8th title) |
| Runners-up |  Denmark |
| Third place |  Norway |
| Fourth place |  Finland |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 24 |
| Goals scored | 82 (3.42 per match) |
The 1968–71 Nordic Football Championship was a big football tournament. It was the 10th time this championship was held. Four countries from the Nordic region played in it: Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. After many exciting matches, Sweden won the championship for the 8th time!
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What Was the Nordic Football Championship?
The Nordic Football Championship was a special football competition. It brought together national teams from countries in Northern Europe. These tournaments happened regularly, letting the teams compete against their neighbors. It was a great way to see which Nordic country had the best football team.
Who Played in This Tournament?
For the 1968–71 championship, four teams took part. These were the national football teams from:
- Denmark
- Finland
- Norway
- Sweden
How Did the Tournament Work?
The teams played against each other over several years. Each team played every other team multiple times. Points were given for wins and draws. The team with the most points at the end won the championship. This tournament had 24 matches in total. Players scored 82 goals across all the games.
The Final Standings
After all the matches were played, the teams were ranked by their points. Sweden showed amazing skill throughout the tournament. They won most of their games.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden |
12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 10 | +22 | 22 |
| Denmark |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 16 | +5 | 11 |
| Norway |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 25 | –6 | 11 |
| Finland |
12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 31 | –21 | 4 |
Sweden's Big Win
As you can see from the table, Sweden was the clear winner. They won 10 out of their 12 matches. They didn't lose a single game! This incredible performance earned them their 8th Nordic Football Championship title. Denmark and Norway tied for second place in points. Finland finished fourth.
