2014 Superclásico de las Américas

2014 Superclásico de las Américas
EventSuperclásico de las Américas
Date11 October 2014
VenueBeijing National Stadium, Beijing
RefereeFan Qi (China)
Attendance52,313
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2017

The 2014 Superclásico de las Américas – Copa Doctor Nicolás Leoz was the 3rd edition of the Superclásico de las Américas, an annual friendly football match between the national teams of Argentina and Brazil. The match was played at Beijing National Stadium in Beijing, China. This was the first time the competition had taken place on foreign soil.[1] It was also the time players outside the two countries' domestic competitions were allowed to participate as opposed to the original formant of only South America-based players being eligible to compete.

Brazil won 2–0 with both goals scored by Diego Tardelli, while Argentina's Lionel Messi had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Jefferson.[2][3]

Venue

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The match was played at Beijing National Stadium, China

Details

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Brazil 2–0 Argentina
Diego Tardelli 28', 64' Report
Attendance: 52,313
Referee: Fan Qi (China)
Brazil
Argentina

References

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  1. ^ "Official: Brazil to face Argentina in China". Goal.com. April 17, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2014.
  2. ^ "Argentina 0 Brazil 2". Guardian. 11 October 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Argentina 0 Brazil 2". BBC Sport. 11 October 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2015.