2008 Emirates Cup

2008 File:Arsenal vs Real Madrid-bigger-view.jpg 2–3 August England 4 1 1 1 Hamburg 1 Real Madrid Arsenal Juventus 4 8 Ivica Olić (2 goals) 2007 2009 London The 2008 Emirates Cup was a pre-season football friendly tournament hosted by Arsenal at its home ground, the Emirates Stadium in London. It was the second Emirates Cup, an invitational competition inaugurated in 2007. Held on the weekend of 2–3 August 2008, the participants of the tournament were Arsenal, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Hamburg. Each team played two matches, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw and none for a loss. An additional point is awarded for every goal scored. Arsenal did not face Hamburg, and Real Madrid did not play against Juventus. On the opening day of the tournament, Real Madrid beat Hamburg 2–1, while Arsenal lost to Juventus by a single goal. Although the hosts defeated Real on day two, Hamburg won the Emirates Cup as they recorded a 3–0 victory against Juventus. Background The Emirates Cup began in July 2007 once Arsenal finalised plans to stage a pre-season competition at its home ground.http://www.arsenal.com/155/unhoused-import-pages/latest-stadium-news/valencia-replace-hamburg-at-emirates-cup https://archive.today/20160629213201/http://www.arsenal.com/155/unhoused-import-pages/latest-stadium-news/valencia-replace-hamburg-at-emirates-cup Valencia replace Hamburg at Emirates Cup Arsenal F.C. 11 June 2007 29 June 2016 4 August 2017 dead Named after Arsenal's main sponsor Emirates,http://www.emirates.com/english/about/emirates-sponsorships/football/emirates-cup.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20160405101439/http://www.emirates.com/english/about/emirates-sponsorships/football/emirates-cup.aspx The Emirates Cup Emirates 4 August 2017 5 April 2016 the competition's inaugural edition was attended by over 110,000 people across the two days.https://www.albawaba.com/news/emirates-cup-brings-out-big-guns https://web.archive.org/web/20170908171044/https://www.albawaba.com/news/emirates-cup-brings-out-big-guns Emirates Cup brings out the big guns Al Bawaba 21 April 2008 8 September 2017 8 September 2017 La Liga champions Real Madrid, Italian outfit Juventus and German side Hamburg were confirmed as participants for the 2008 edition, alongside hosts Arsenal.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/european-giants-lined-up-for-emirates-cup https://web.archive.org/web/20121009000513/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/european-giants-lined-up-for-emirates-cup European giants lined up for Emirates Cup Arsenal F.C 7 April 2008 9 October 2012 3 October 2017 Hamburg's inclusion came after their withdrawal a year earlier due to European commitments. Coverage of the two-day event was broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports.http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/3397476/emirates-cup-on-sky Emirates Cup on Sky Sky Sports 8 April 2008 3 October 2017 4 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171004035550/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/3397476/emirates-cup-on-sky live Summary Real Madrid took on Hamburg on the opening day of the tournament. There was a contingent of former Premier League players and staff, as Real Madrid's lineup featured Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jerzy Dudek,Alice Piper http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10270266/jerzy-dudek-picks-his-one2eleven-on-the-fantasy-football-club Jerzy Dudek picks his #One2Eleven on the Fantasy Football Club Sky Sports 6 May 2016 10 November 2017 10 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171110225402/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10270266/jerzy-dudek-picks-his-one2eleven-on-the-fantasy-football-club live while Hamburg was coached by former Tottenham Hotspur manager Martin Jol.Rod Gilmour https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/2968433/Martin-Jol-benefits-from-slice-of-Hamburg-life-as-Tottenham-go-into-freefall-Football.html Martin Jol benefits from slice of Hamburg life as Tottenham go into freefall The Daily Telegraph 16 September 2008 10 November 2017 14 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171114200252/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/2968433/Martin-Jol-benefits-from-slice-of-Hamburg-life-as-Tottenham-go-into-freefall-Football.html live Van Nistelrooy almost scored inside three minutes of the first half when his teammate Raúl put him through on goal.James Dall http://www.skysports.com/football/r-madrid-vs-hamburg/1107 Real see off Hamburg Sky Sports 2 August 2008 10 November 2017 8 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170808034608/http://www.skysports.com/football/r-madrid-vs-hamburg/1107 live Hamburg goalkeeper Frank Rost distracted the striker by rushing towards him. Paolo Guerrero headed wide for Hamburg, before Real Madrid took the lead five minutes before the half-hour mark. Hamburg's Nigel de Jong was beaten off the ball in his own penalty area by right back Míchel Salgado, who set Van Nistelrooy up for a straightforward tap in. Real Madrid dominated and were punished for missing multiple chances to extend their lead when Mohamed Zidan scored Hamburg's equaliser. Receiving the ball from the left-hand corner of Real Madrid's half, the striker curled the ball past goalkeeper Dudek which went in off the crossbar. David Jarolím and Guerrero came close to putting Hamburg 2–1 in front, but Dani Parejo five minutes from time sealed the win for Real Madrid, heading in Juanmi Callejón's cross. Real Madrid lost to Arsenal on the second day of the Emirates Cup. Emmanuel Adebayor scored the only goal of the match, converting a penalty in the second half.Colin Spiro https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/2494641/Emmanuel-Adebayor-penalty-secures-Arsenal-victory-over-Real-Madrid-football.html Emmanuel Adebayor penalty secures Arsenal victory over Real Madrid The Daily Telegraph 3 August 2008 10 November 2017 11 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041736/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/2494641/Emmanuel-Adebayor-penalty-secures-Arsenal-victory-over-Real-Madrid-football.html live The striker was booed throughout the tournament as he failed to clarify his plans for the future during pre-season, even though he had agreed a contract extension according to Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger. "To my face he told me he wants to stay at the club and that is what happened," Wenger told reporters.Jamie Jackson https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/aug/03/arsenal.juventus Wenger smiles as crowd boos and Arsenal lose The Observer 2 August 2008 10 November 2017 11 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041920/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/aug/03/arsenal.juventus live Arsenal were defeated by Juventus the day before; David Trezeguet's goal came after the hosts failed to deal with a free kick properly. Gaël Clichy, Cesc Fàbregas and Kolo Touré were absent for Arsenal, though captain William Gallas did feature in the second half. New signing Samir Nasri started the match against Real Madrid.Alan Gardner https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/aug/03/chelsea.acmilan Chelsea crush Milan while Arsenal roll over Real theguardian.com 3 August 2008 10 November 2017 11 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041824/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/aug/03/chelsea.acmilan live Hamburg won the 2008 Emirates Cup after beating Juventus by three goals. Guerrero scored the first in the 19th minute and Ivica Olić added two more in stoppage time.https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/juventus-0-3-hamburg-martin-jol-729455 Juventus 0–3 Hamburg: Martin Jol enjoys north London victory Mirror Online 4 August 2008 10 November 2017 11 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041920/http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/juventus-0-3-hamburg-martin-jol-729455 live Standings Each team played two matches, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and a point for every goal scored.http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/emirates-cup-competition-rules-regulations https://web.archive.org/web/20160629192336/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/emirates-cup-competition-rules-regulations Emirates Cup – Competition rules & regulations Arsenal F.C. 27 July 2007 29 June 2016 8 September 2017 main WDL Q 100 HSV Hamburg RM Real Madrid ARS Arsenal JUV Juventus 1 0 1 4 2 4 1 0 1 2 2 2 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 3 1 gold C 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. complete https://www.arsenal.com/38429/emirates-cup-a-complete-history Emirates Cup – a complete history Arsenal F.C 30 July 2013 18 January 2018 13 November 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171113003732/https://www.arsenal.com/38429/emirates-cup-a-complete-history live Matches 2 August 200814:00 BST Real Madrid 2–1 Hamburg http://www.skysports.com/football/r-madrid-vs-hamburg/report/1107 Van Nistelrooy 25Parejo 85 Zidan 53 Emirates Stadium, London 51,000 Alan Kelly 2 August 200816:15 BST Arsenal 0–1 Juventus https://web.archive.org/web/20080904170911/http://www.arsenal.com:80/match-menu/2978399/first-team/arsenal-v-juventus?tab=report Trezeguet 37 Emirates Stadium, London 51,000 Peter Walton 3 August 200814:00 BST Juventus 0–3 Hamburg http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/87/germany/2008/08/03/803448/hamburg-make-short-work-of-juventus Guerrero 19 Olić 90+1 90+2 Emirates Stadium, London 51,000 Chris Foy 3 August 200816:15 BST Arsenal 1–0 Real Madrid https://web.archive.org/web/20160119230509/http://www.arsenal.com/match/report/0809//first-team/arsenal-v-real-madrid Adebayor 49 pen. Emirates Stadium, London 51,000 Mark Clattenburg Goalscorers thumb|right|225px|Ivica Olić was the tournament's topscorer, with two goals. RankNameTeamGoals1CRO Ivica OlićHamburg22ESP Dani ParejoReal Madrid1FRA David TrezeguetJuventusNED Ruud van NistelrooyReal MadridEGY Mohamed ZidanHamburgPER Paolo GuerreroHamburgTOG Emmanuel AdebayorArsenal References General Hamdan Saaid https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/emiratescup08.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160916115659/http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/emiratescup08.html Emirates Cup 2008 Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF) 10 September 2015 16 September 2016 3 October 2017 Specific Category:Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup Emirates Cup