1999 UEFA Cup Final facts for kids

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1999 UEFA Cup Final

Event	UEFA Cup 1998–99
Parma Marseille 3 0
Date	12 May 1999
Venue	Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Referee	Hugh Dallas (Scotland)
Attendance	62,000
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The 1999 UEFA Cup Final was an exciting football game. It happened in Moscow, Russia, at the Luzhniki Stadium. The date was May 12, 1999.

Two strong teams played against each other: Parma A.C. from Italy and Olympique de Marseille from France. Parma A.C. won the match with a score of 3-0. This victory meant Parma A.C. won their second UEFA Cup title. It was also their fourth major European trophy overall. They had previously won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

How Teams Reached the Final

To get to the final, both teams had to win their semi-final matches. These games were tough and showed how skilled the teams were.

Parma's Road to the Final

Parma A.C. played against Atlético Madrid in their semi-final match. Parma showed great teamwork and skill. They won this game with a strong score of 5-2. This big win helped them secure their spot in the final.

Marseille's Journey to the Final

Olympique de Marseille faced Bologna in their semi-final. The game ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time. Because the score was tied, the winner was decided by a penalty shootout. Marseille kept their cool and won the shootout. This victory sent them to the final to play against Parma.

The Big Final Match

The final match between Parma A.C. and Olympique de Marseille was a thrilling event. Parma A.C. played exceptionally well. They managed to score three goals against Marseille.

Key Moments and Goals

The goals for Parma A.C. were scored by three different players. These players were Crespo, Vanoli, and Chiesa. Most of these important goals were scored in the first half of the game. This gave Parma a strong lead early on. Their excellent performance led them to a clear 3-0 victory. This win made them the champions of the 1999 UEFA Cup.