Zenith Data Systems Challenge Trophy
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The Zenith Data Systems Challenge Trophy was an association football tournament, labelled as an unofficial World Club Championship and sponsored by Zenith Data Systems, that was played in the summer of 1989 in Miami, Florida. Opponents were Arsenal F.C., the English champion, and the Argentinian champion, Independiente. Arsenal became the unofficial World Champion after a difficult 2-1 win at Joe Robbie Stadium. David Rocastle scored twice with the temporary equalizer by Carlos Alfaro Moreno for South-American players. The Match Played at the Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami, Florida, U.S.A. *06-08-1989 Arsenal F.C. (ENG) - Independiente (ARG) 2-1 *Att: 10,042 *Goals: David Rocastle, Alfaro Moreno, David Rocastle (penalty) *Yellow cards: O'Leary, Dixon, Caesar (Arsenal), Delgado, Monzon, Altamirano (Independiente) *Red cards: Monzon (Independiente), Caesar, Lewin (Arsenal, physiotherapist)
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