Belfast Celtic FC – IFK Göteborg

0 – 3

(0 – 1)

Attendance: 12 000
Referee: Fred Coggin (USA)
Venue: Triborough Stadium
Season: 1948-49
Average age: 24.8 years

Lineup (2-3-5)

1. Henry ANDERSSON
2. Henry LARSSON
3. Leif BJÖRKMAN
4. Holger HANSSON
5. Gunnar LINDAHL
6. Lennart FLINK
7. Arne NYBERG
8. Sven SJÖBLOM
9. Lennart JOHANSSON
10. Dan EKNER
11. Erik BERGQVIST

Summary

On Sunday 12th of June 1949, in the first, and only game ever between the two teams, IFK Göteborg visited Belfast Celtic FC for a friendly game, in front of 12 000 in attendance at Triborough Stadium. The game, which was refereed by Fred Coggin (USA), ended in a solid victory for IFK Göteborg: 3-0, after a half time lead of 1-0. IFK Göteborg's goals scored by Arne Nyberg, Sven Sjöblom and Dan Ekner.