2009 Algarve Cup

2009 Algarve Cup
Tournament details
Host countryPortugal
Dates411 March 2009
Teams12 (from 3 confederations)
Venue(s)9 (in 9 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Sweden (3rd title)
Runners-up United States
Third place Denmark
Tournament statistics
Matches played24
Goals scored55 (2.29 per match)
Top scorer(s) Kerstin Garefrekes
Jayne Ludlow
Lotta Schelin
(3 goals)
Best player(s) Hope Solo
2008
2010

The 2009 Algarve Cup was the sixteenth edition of the Algarve Cup, an invitational women's football tournament held annually in Portugal. It took place between 4 and 11 March 2009. It was won by Sweden who defeated holders the United States in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw in the final-game.