SkyDome Cup

The SkyDome Cup was a football (soccer) tournament played in late January 1995 in the SkyDome arena (now Rogers Centre) between hosts Canada, then European champions Denmark, and Portugal. As the tournament was played in a crucial part of the European leagues the European sides presented alternate sides, which resulted in the only (or first) international caps for some of players involved.

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Football (soccer) - January - 1995 - Rogers Centre - Canada - Denmark - Portugal - Europe

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Played January 24th, the first match put hosts Canada against Denmark, and resulted in a one-nil win for the European champions with a goal by Hoyer-Nielsen. Canada would play their second game two days later against Portugal, which resulted in a one goal draw, with goals by António Folha and Alex Bunbury.

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January 24 - Hoyer-Nielsen - António Folha - Alex Bunbury

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With Canada out of the race with 1 point in their two matches, the winner would be known in the final game, played January 29th between Denmark (who only needed a draw) and Portugal. Paulo Alves scored late in the game, giving Portugal their only victory at senior level.

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January 29 - Paulo Alves

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