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'''A3 Champions Cup''' (also known as East Asian Champions Cup) is an annual [[football (soccer)]] tournament sanctioned by [[East Asian Football Federation]]. It was started from [[2003]], involving the league champions of [[Chinese Super League|China]], [[J. League|Japan]] and [[K-League|South Korea]]. The host nation also invites an additional team, making this a four team tournament. South Korea is the most successful country in this tournament. Their representatives won the tournament three times. |
'''A3 Champions Cup''' (also known as East Asian Champions Cup) is an annual [[football (soccer)]] tournament sanctioned by [[East Asian Football Federation]]. It was started from [[2003]], involving the league champions of [[Chinese Super League|China]], [[J. League|Japan]] and [[K-League|South Korea]]. The host nation also invites an additional team, making this a four team tournament. South Korea is the most successful country in this tournament. Their representatives won the tournament three times. |
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It had been suggested that the league champion from [[A-League|Australia]] may be added to the cup in the future.<ref>{{cite news|first=Ormond|last=Aidan|title=Aussies Could Turn A3 Into A4|url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/49485,aussies-could-turn-a3-into-a4.aspx|publisher=au.fourfourtwo.com|date=2007-04-11}}</ref> However, financial problems with the sponsor have placed the tournament into difficulties. It has been reported that Japan's champion may not participate in the 2008 edition, since [[Urawa Red Diamonds|Urawa]] were not paid their appearance fee in 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ａ３の賞金未払い、浦和にも支払われず|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/f-sc-tp0-20080105-303482.html|publisher=nikkansoprts.com|date=2008-01-05}}</ref> The tournament was announced to abolished on [[23 September]] [[2008]] due to the |
It had been suggested that the league champion from [[A-League|Australia]] may be added to the cup in the future.<ref>{{cite news|first=Ormond|last=Aidan|title=Aussies Could Turn A3 Into A4|url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/49485,aussies-could-turn-a3-into-a4.aspx|publisher=au.fourfourtwo.com|date=2007-04-11}}</ref> However, financial problems with the sponsor have placed the tournament into difficulties. It has been reported that Japan's champion may not participate in the 2008 edition, since [[Urawa Red Diamonds|Urawa]] were not paid their appearance fee in 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ａ３の賞金未払い、浦和にも支払われず|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/soccer/f-sc-tp0-20080105-303482.html|publisher=nikkansoprts.com|date=2008-01-05}}</ref> The tournament was announced to abolished on [[23 September]] [[2008]] due to the bankruptcy of the sponsor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.sina.com.cn/j/2008-09-26/18323974726.shtml|title=揭秘东亚最强联赛濒死内幕 官方打压拖垮豪门财团 |publisher=sina.com|date=2008-09-26|accessdate=2009-03-15}}</ref> |
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== Past results == |
== Past results == |
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Revision as of 22:33, 11 June 2009
| Founded | 2002 |
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| Abolished | 2008 |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Website | http://www.a3cup.com/ |
A3 Champions Cup (also known as East Asian Champions Cup) is an annual football (soccer) tournament sanctioned by East Asian Football Federation. It was started from 2003, involving the league champions of China, Japan and South Korea. The host nation also invites an additional team, making this a four team tournament. South Korea is the most successful country in this tournament. Their representatives won the tournament three times.
It had been suggested that the league champion from Australia may be added to the cup in the future.[1] However, financial problems with the sponsor have placed the tournament into difficulties. It has been reported that Japan's champion may not participate in the 2008 edition, since Urawa were not paid their appearance fee in 2007.[2] The tournament was announced to abolished on 23 September 2008 due to the bankruptcy of the sponsor.[3]
Past results
† = did not qualify as league champions.
Records
- Top Scorer : Nadson (2005) , Lee Chun-Soo (2006) - 6 goals
External links
- A3 Champions Cup (Official site: Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages)
References
- ^ Aidan, Ormond (2007-04-11). "Aussies Could Turn A3 Into A4". au.fourfourtwo.com.
- ^ "Ａ３の賞金未払い、浦和にも支払われず". nikkansoprts.com. 2008-01-05.
- ^ "揭秘东亚最强联赛濒死内幕 官方打压拖垮豪门财团". sina.com. 2008-09-26. Retrieved 2009-03-15.