Audi Cup 2009 facts for kids
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Germany |
| Dates | 29 – 30 July |
| Teams | 4 (from 2 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Bayern Munich (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Manchester United |
| Third place |  Boca Juniors |
| Fourth place |  Milan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Goals scored | 10 (2.5 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Thomas Müller (2 goals) |
The Audi Cup 2009 was an exciting football tournament held in Germany. It was the very first time this competition took place! Four famous football teams from different countries played against each other. These teams were AC Milan from Italy, Boca Juniors from Argentina, Bayern Munich from Germany, and Manchester United from England. Bayern Munich won the tournament, beating Manchester United in a thrilling final match.
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How the Tournament Worked
The Audi Cup 2009 was a short but intense tournament. It had two semi-final matches, followed by a third-place match and the grand final. All the games were played in Germany.
Semi-Finals: Day One
On July 29, 2009, the first two matches took place:
- Manchester United played against Boca Juniors. Manchester United won this game with a score of 2-1.
- Bayern Munich then faced AC Milan. Bayern Munich showed strong play and won their match 4-1.
Finals Day: July 30
The next day, July 30, was for the final matches.
Third Place Match
- Boca Juniors played against AC Milan to decide who would finish third. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. Boca Juniors then won 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
The Grand Final
- The final match was between Manchester United and Bayern Munich. This was a very close game, ending 0-0 after regular time. The winner was decided by a penalty shootout. Bayern Munich won the shootout 7-6, becoming the first-ever Audi Cup champions!
Top Scorer
The player who scored the most goals in the tournament was Thomas Müller from Bayern Munich. He scored 2 goals.
See Also
In Spanish: Copa Audi 2009 para niños
