IFK Göteborg – Newcastle United FC (n)

0 – 3

(0 – 1)

Attendance: 17 000
Referee: Sam Galin (USA)
Venue: Triborough Stadium
Season: 1948-49
Average age: 26 years

Lineup (2-3-5)

1. Henry ANDERSSON
2. Henry LARSSON
3. Leif BJÖRKMAN ↷ ?
4. Holger HANSSON
5. Lennart FLINK
6. Rune EMANUELSSON AP
7. Arne NYBERG
8. Sven SJÖBLOM
9. Dan EKNER
10. Holger BENNHOV (BENGTSSON)
11. Erik BERGQVIST

Avbytare

Gösta SCHMIDT AP ↶ ?

Summary

On Sunday 19th of June 1949, in what was the second (and the most recent) game ever between the two teams, IFK Göteborg and Newcastle United FC played on a neutral venue for a friendly game, in front of 17 000 in attendance at Triborough Stadium. The game, which was refereed by Sam Galin (USA), unfortunately ended in defeat: 0-3, after trailing in half time by 0-1.