2000–01 Nordic Football Championship facts for kids
| Final positions | |
|---|---|
| Champions |  Finland (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Iceland |
| Third place |  Denmark |
| Fourth place |  Norway |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 32 (2.29 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Ríkharður Daðason (4 goals) |
The 2000–01 Nordic Football Championship was an exciting football tournament. It was the 14th time this championship was held. Six countries from the Nordic region took part. These were Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Some of the games were even played in sunny Spain.
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How Did Teams Perform?
This section shows how well each team did in the championship. Teams earned points based on their wins and draws. The team with the most points at the end won the tournament.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland |
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 12 |
| Iceland |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 10 |
| Denmark |
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | –1 | 6 |
| Norway |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
 Sweden |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | –1 | 5 |
 Faroe Islands |
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | –4 | 1 |
Who Won the Championship?
Finland ended up as the champions! They played five matches, winning four of them. They only lost one game. This great performance earned them 12 points, putting them at the top of the table.
Top Scorers and Goals
Across all 14 matches played in the tournament, a total of 32 goals were scored. The top scorer was Ríkharður Daðason from Iceland. He scored 4 goals during the competition.
What Happened in the Matches?
The tournament featured many exciting games between the Nordic countries. Teams traveled to play each other, and some matches even took place in Spain.
Key Match Outcomes
- Finland showed strong form throughout the tournament. They beat the Faroe Islands 1–0 and Denmark 2–1. They also had a big 3–1 win against Norway.
- Iceland had some close games. They beat Finland 1–0 and the Faroe Islands 3–2.
- Denmark managed to win against the Faroe Islands with a score of 2–0.
- Sweden and Norway had a 1–1 draw in one of their matches.
Not all planned matches were played. For example, the game between Norway and the Faroe Islands was not held.
