Manchester United became the first and only team from England and the British Isles to win the Intercontinental Cup, defeating Palmeiras 1–0 in Tokyo.
Key Facts
- Date
- 30 November 1999
- Final Score
- Manchester United 1–0 Palmeiras
- Attendance
- 53,372 spectators
- Winning Goal Scorer
- Roy Keane (captain)
- Man of the Match
- Ryan Giggs
- Venue
- National Stadium, Tokyo
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Manchester United qualified as winners of the 1998–99 UEFA Champions League, while Palmeiras qualified as winners of the 1999 Copa Libertadores, bringing together the champions of Europe and South America for the annual Intercontinental Cup fixture held at a neutral venue in Tokyo.
The match was played on 30 November 1999 at the National Stadium in Tokyo before 53,372 spectators. Roy Keane scored the only goal after Palmeiras goalkeeper Marcos made an error, giving Manchester United a 1–0 victory. Ryan Giggs was awarded man of the match.
Manchester United's win made them the first and only club from England and the British Isles to claim the Intercontinental Cup title. It was United's sole triumph in the competition after a loss to Estudiantes in 1968, and remains Palmeiras' only appearance in the tournament.