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FIFA Women's World Cup China PR 1991

  • Teams: 12
  • When: 16 November 1991 to 30 November 1991
  • Final: 30 November 1991
  • Matches: 26
  • Goals Scored: 99 (average 3.8 per match)
  • Attendance: 510000 (average 19615)
      • Winner: USA
      • Runners-Up: Norway
      • Third: Sweden
      • Fourth: Germany
      • adidas Golden Ball: Carin JENNINGS (USA)
          • adidas Golden Shoe: Michelle AKERS (USA)
              • FIFA Fair Play award: Germany

Overview

FIFA Women's World Cup - China PR 1991
Women's football celebrated its true coming of age in November of 1991 when the Women's World Championship was brought to life on the ambitious initiative of Dr. João Havelange, FIFA President at that time. The first competition kicked off in the People's Republic of China to large and enthusiastic crowds. With twelve nations competing, it proved to be a resounding success.

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