2016 Fox Sports Cup

The 2016 Fox Sports Cup was a summer football friendly tournament organized by the Dutch Eredivisie and Match IQ.[1] It was hosted by Vitesse at the GelreDome in Arnhem, from 21 to 23 July 2016. The three other European teams that took part were: Porto (Portugal), PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands), and West Bromwich Albion (England).[2][3][1][4] It was sponsored by Fox Sports Netherlands.[2]

2016 Fox Sports Cup
Tournament details
Host countryNetherlands
Dates21–23 July
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions PSV Eindhoven (1st title)
Runners-up West Bromwich Albion
Third place Porto
Fourth place Vitesse
Tournament statistics
Matches played3
Goals scored9 (3 per match)
Top scorer(s) Adam Maher
André Silva
Callum McManaman
Davy Pröpper
Jesús Corona
Lewis Baker
Nathan
Salomón Rondón
(1 goal)

Overview

Participants
Nation Team Location Confederation League
 Portugal Porto Porto UEFA Primeira Liga
 Netherlands PSV Eindhoven Eindhoven UEFA Eredivisie
 Netherlands Vitesse Arnhem UEFA Eredivisie
 England West Bromwich Albion West Bromwich UEFA Premier League

Standings

Three points were awarded for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss. An additional point was awarded for every goal scored.[5]

Rank Team GP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 PSV Eindhoven 11003036
2 West Bromwich Albion 11002115
3 Porto 210124-25
4 Vitesse 200224-22

Matches
21 July Vitesse 1–2 West Bromwich AlbionArnhem, Netherlands
18:30 CEST Nathan  57' Report S. Rondón  26'
C. McManaman  70'		 Stadium: GelreDome
21 July Porto 0–3 PSV EindhovenArnhem, Netherlands
21:00 CEST Report D. Pröpper  23'
Felipe  34' (o.g.)
A. Maher  76'		 Stadium: GelreDome
23 July Vitesse 1–2 PortoArnhem, Netherlands
15:30 CEST L. Baker  17' Report J. Corona  78'
A. Silva  82'		 Stadium: GelreDome
23 July West Bromwich Albion Cancelled[n 1] PSV EindhovenArnhem, Netherlands
18:00 CEST Report Stadium: GelreDome
  1. Match postponed for security reasons. Match was not rescheduled or replaced.[6]

Goalscorers
Rank Name Team Goals
1 Adam Maher PSV Eindhoven 1
André Silva Porto
Callum McManaman West Bromwich Albion
Davy Pröpper PSV Eindhoven
Jesús Corona Porto
Lewis Baker Vitesse
Nathan Vitesse
Salomón Rondón West Bromwich Albion
O.G. Felipe Porto 1

Media coverage
Market Countries Broadcast partner Ref
 Argentina1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
 Belize1ESPN (English) (selected games)[7]
 Bolivia1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina1Arena Sport (Bosnian) (selected games)[8]
 Chile1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
 Colombia1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
 Croatia1Arena Sport (Croatian) (selected games)[8]
 Ecuador1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
 El Salvador1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
International195Bet365 (N/A) (selected games)
bwin (N/A) (selected games)		[8]
 Mexico1ESPN Mexico (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
 Montenegro1Arena Sport (Montenegrin) (selected games)[8]
 Netherlands1Fox Sports Netherlands (Dutch)[8]
 Paraguay1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
 Peru1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
 Portugal1Sport TV (Portuguese) (selected games)[7]
 Serbia1Arena Sport (Serbian) (selected games)[8]
 Slovenia1Šport TV (Slovenian) (selected games)[7]
 Uruguay1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
 Venezuela1ESPN Latin America (Spanish) (selected games)[7]
Total countries195

References
  1. "Vitesse speelt internationaal toernooi in GelreDome". Vitesse (in Dutch). 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  2. "Six matches in the pre-season". FC Porto. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  3. "PSV to play in tournament at the GelreDome". PSV Eindhoven. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  4. "Albion to play in Dutch tournament". West Bromwich Albion FC. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  5. "Arnhem tournament fixtures confirmed". West Bromwich Albion FC. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  6. "Official Statement: Albion v PSV Eindhoven cancelled". West Bromwich Albion FC. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  7. "PSV vs. Porto". LiveSoccerTV. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  8. "Vitesse vs. West Bromwich Albion". LiveSoccerTV. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
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