2009–11 International Challenge Trophy
The 2009–11 International Challenge Trophy was the third edition of the International Challenge Trophy. Originally, 12 teams were expected to enter the competition. Hungary, however, withdrew before any draw was made.[1] The draw for the competition took place on 28 August 2009 in Dublin. Teams were placed into three groups, two of four teams and one of three.[2] The three group winners and the best runner up then qualified for the semi-finals. Portugal eventually emerged as the winners after defeating England C in the final.
Group A
Matches
31 March 2010 |
.svg.png){kind=small} Belgium U-23 |
1–0 |  Malta U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) |
Belgium |
Final Table
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Italy Lega Pro U-21 |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Belgium U-23 |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 6 |
| 3 |  Romania U-23 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| 4 | Malta U-23 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
Group B
Matches
26 May 2010 |
 Republic of Ireland U-23 |
1–2 |  England C |
|---|---|---|
| Paddy Madden 67 | (Report) | Andrew Fleming 27 Max Porter 63 |
28 September 2010 |
 Estonia U-23 |
0–1 | Republic of Ireland U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | 42 Shaun Williams |
Tallinn, Estonia Referee: Eiko Saar (Estonia) |
Final Table
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England C |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 2 | Republic of Ireland U-23 |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Estonia U-23 |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Group C
Matches
24 November 2009 |
 Northern Ireland U-23 |
2–2 |  Wales Semi Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Magee Daryl Fordyce |
(Report) |
Shamrock Park, Portadown, Northern Ireland |
11 August 2010 |
| Northern Ireland U-23 |
2–0 |  Poland U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Owens Martin Donnelly |
(Report) |
The Showgrounds, Coleraine, Northern Ireland |
12 October 2010 |
 Portugal U-23 |
2–0 | Northern Ireland U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) |
Municipal Stadium, Cartaxo, Portugal |
Final Table
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal U-23 |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 7 |
| 2 | Northern Ireland U-23 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Poland U-23 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Wales Semi Pro |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 1 |
Semi-Finals
9 February 2011 |
| England C |
1–0 | Belgium U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Matthew Barnes-Homer | (Report) |
Kenilworth Road, Luton, England Attendance: 2,315 |
Final
19 May 2011 |
| England C |
0–1 | Portugal U-23 |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | 63 Johan Tavares |
Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, England Attendance: 1,517 |
England C: Preston Edwards; Lee Vaughan, Connor Franklin (Matty Blair 65), Rob Atkinson, Max Porter, Michael Wilde (Josh Coulson 73), Andy Mangan, Danny Rose (Jack Byrne 81), George Donnelly, Josh Simpson (Reece Styche 71), Sean Clancy
Coach:Paul Fairclough
Portugal U-23 : Hugo Ventura; João Gonçalves, Daniel Carriço, Yohan Tavares, Tiago Pinto (André Marques 84); Nuno Coelho, Yannick Djaló (Rui Sampaio 90), André Castro (Yazalde Pinto 75), Carlos Saleiro (Vítor Gomes 75); André Santos, Lewis Fernandes (Daniel Candeias, 84)