2003–04 UEFA Women's Cup facts for kids
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Teams | 41 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Umeå IK (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  1. FFC Frankfurt |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 78 |
| Goals scored | 398 (5.1 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |  Chiara Gazzoli(10 goals) |
The 2003–04 UEFA Women's Cup was a big football tournament for women's teams in Europe. It was the third time this competition was held. Think of it like the UEFA Champions League for men, but for women's clubs!
Teams from all over Europe played to see who was the best. In the end, the team from Sweden, Umeå IK, won the cup. They beat 1. FFC Frankfurt from Germany in the final match.
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How the Tournament Worked
The UEFA Women's Cup brought together 41 different teams. These teams came from many countries across Europe. The tournament had a few stages to decide the champion.
Starting the Competition
The first part of the tournament was called the qualifying rounds. Teams played in small groups. The best teams from these groups moved on to the next stage. This helped narrow down the number of teams.
Moving to the Knockout Stage
After the qualifying rounds, the competition got even more exciting. Teams entered the knockout stage. This means that if a team lost a match, they were out of the tournament. It was a bit like a ladder, where only the winners kept going up!
The Road to the Final
In the knockout stage, teams played against each other in two matches. One match was played at one team's home stadium, and the other was at the opponent's home stadium. The team that scored more goals in total over both matches moved on.
- Quarterfinals: Eight teams made it to this stage. They played to see who would go to the semifinals.
- Semifinals: The four winning teams from the quarterfinals played each other. Only two teams could make it to the final match.
The Big Final Match
The final match of the 2003–04 UEFA Women's Cup was a thrilling event. It was played between two strong teams: Umeå IK from Sweden and 1. FFC Frankfurt from Germany.
Umeå IK showed amazing skill and teamwork. They won the final match with a great performance. This made them the champions of Europe for women's club football that season!
Top Scorers
Many players scored goals during the tournament. The player who scored the most goals was Chiara Gazzoli from Italy. She scored an impressive 10 goals!
