2011 Emirates Cup

2011 Emirates Cup
Tournament details
Host country England
Dates 30 – 31 July
Teams 4 (from 3 confederations)
Venue(s) 1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions United States New York Red Bulls (1st title)
Runners-up France Paris Saint-Germain
Third place England Arsenal
Fourth place Argentina Boca Juniors
Tournament statistics
Matches played 4
Goals scored 10 (2.5 per match)
Top scorer(s) Netherlands Robin van Persie
(2 goals)

The 2011 Emirates Cup was a two-day pre-season men's football friendly tournament hosted by English Premier League club Arsenal and held at the Emirates Stadium, the club's home ground.

The 2011 Emirates Cup featured Boca Juniors, Paris Saint-Germain and New York Red Bulls, on 30–31 July.[1] The participation of the Red Bulls meant Thierry Henry played against his former club. This also marks the first time a Major League Soccer team participated in the Emirates Cup. The Red Bulls were the victors after beating PSG and tying Arsenal on an own goal in the 84th minute by Arsenal defender Kyle Bartley.

Standings

Three points are awarded for a win, with one for a draw. As opposed to previous Emirates Cups, points are no longer awarded for goals scored.[2][3]

Rank Team Win Draw Loss GF GA GD Points
1 United States New York Red Bulls 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4
2 France Paris Saint-Germain 1 0 1 3 1 +2 3
3 England Arsenal 0 2 0 3 3 0 2
4 Argentina Boca Juniors 0 1 1 2 5 –3 1

Matches

Day 1

30 July 2011
14:00 BST
New York Red Bulls United States 1 – 0 France Paris Saint-Germain
Lindpere  27' Report
Emirates Stadium, London, England
Attendance: 54,488
Referee: Kenny Ng

30 July 2011
16:20 BST
Arsenal England 2 – 2 Argentina Boca Juniors
Van Persie  29'
Ramsey  46'
Report Viatri  68'
Mouche  71'
Emirates Stadium, London, England
Attendance: 54,488
Referee: Martin Atkinson
Day 2

31 July 2011
16:20 BST
Arsenal England 1 – 1 United States New York Red Bulls
Van Persie  42' Report Bartley  84' (o.g.)
Emirates Stadium, London, England
Attendance: 60,011
Referee: Kevin Friend

Goalaters

Rank Name Team Goals
1 Netherlands Robin van Persie England Arsenal 2
2 Estonia Joel Lindpere United States New York Red Bulls 1
Wales Aaron Ramsey England Arsenal
Argentina Lucas Viatri Argentina Boca Juniors
Argentina Pablo Mouche Argentina Boca Juniors
France Jean-Eudes Maurice France Paris Saint-Germain
France Guillaume Hoarau France Paris Saint-Germain
Brazil Ceará France Paris Saint-Germain
own goal England Kyle Bartley England Arsenal 1

References