2009 Four Nations Tournament (women's football)

The 2009 Four Nations Tournament was an invitational women's football tournament held in China in January 2009. It featured four national teams: China (as the host nation), South Korea, Finland, and New Zealand. The tournament served as preparation for these teams ahead of major international competitions later in the year, such as the Algarve Cup and, for some teams, qualification matches for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. The competition was played in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. Points were awarded in the typical football manner (3 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss). The team with the most points at the end of the tournament was declared the winner. Detailed results and statistics can be found in historical football archives and sports reporting databases.