In 1934, the year Walther Bensemann died, the memorial tournament was organized by Albert Mayer, Dr. Ivo Schricker (FIFA Secretary General), Dori Kürschner (Trainer Grashoppers Zürich) and Georges Singer (President AS Strasbourg). In 1937 it took place for the first time. It has been held 31 times so far. From 29th to 31st July, games between the eight participating teamswill take place on the club premises of 1. FC Nürnberg. It is played in two groups of four teams each. The tournament will be played according to FIFA football rules. All games in the tournament are played over 2 x 25 minutes with a 10-minute half-time break. In the KO phase, if there is a tie after regulation time, there is a penalty shoot-out without overtime
Chelsea FC
Eintracht Frankfurt
Karlsruhe SC
1. FC Nürnerg
Maccabi Tel Aviv
FC Bayern
KS Cracovia
FC Bologna
CLUB GROUNDS 1. FC NÜRNBERG
VALZNERWEIHER SPORTS PARK
Valznerweiherstrasse 200
90480 Nürnberg
Clubhouse © 1. FC Nürnberg
Grounds © 1. FC Nürnberg
DETAILS
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3 – 4 grass pitches and artificial turf pitches (UEFA-certified)
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Meals for the participants at the sports park
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As far as possible, spectators and fans can follow the games
- Group A
- 1. Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 2. FC Bayern München
- 3. Chelsea FC
- 4. 1. FC Nürnberg
- Group B
- 1. Bologna FC
- 2. Eintracht Frankfurt
- 3. KS Cracovia
- 4. Karlsruher SC
| No. | Place | Group | Beginning | Date | Schedule Preliminary Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | A | 13:30 | 29.07. | Maccabi Tel Aviv – FC Bayern München | 2 : 0 |
| 2 | 2 | A | 14:00 | 29.07. | Chelsea FC – 1. FC Nürnberg | 0 : 0 |
| 3 | 1 | B | 14:45 | 29.07. | Bologna FC – Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 : 1 |
| 4 | 2 | B | 15:15 | 29.07. | KS Cracovia – Karlsruher SC | 1 : 1 |
| 5 | 1 | A | 16:00 | 29.07. | Maccabi Tel Aviv – Chelsea FC | 0 : 3 |
| 6 | 2 | A | 16:30 | 29.07. | FC Bayern München – 1. FC Nürnberg | 1 : 3 |
| 7 | 1 | B | 17:15 | 29.07. | Bologna FC – KS Cracovia | 4 : 0 |
| 8 | 2 | B | 17:45 | 29.07. | Eintracht Frankfurt – Karlsruher SC | 3 : 2 |
| 9 | 1 | A | 13:30 | 30.07. | FC Bayern München – Chelsea FC | 0 : 4 |
| 10 | 2 | A | 13:30 | 30.07. | 1. FC Nürnberg – Maccabi Tel Aviv | 0 : 1 |
| 11 | 2 | B | 14.30 | 30.07. | Eintracht Frankfurt – KS Cracovia | 0 : 2 |
| 12 | 1 | B | 14.30 | 30.07. | Karlsruher SC – Bologna FC | 0 : 0 |
| Group A | Matches | Points | Goals | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Maccabi Tel Aviv | 3 | 7 | 7 : 0 | 7 |
| 2. FC Bayern München | 3 | 6 | 3 : 3 | 0 |
| 3. Chelsea FC | 3 | 4 | 3 : 2 | 1 |
| 4. 1. FC Nürnberg | 3 | 0 | 1 : 9 | -8 |
| Group B | Matches | Points | Goals | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Bologna FC | 3 | 7 | 7 : 0 | 7 |
| 2. Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 | 4 | 3 : 5 | -2 |
| 3. KS Cracovia | 3 | 3 | 4 : 7 | -3 |
| 4. Karlsruher SC | 3 | 2 | 3 : 4 | -1 |
| No. | Place | Beginning | Placement Round | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 16:30, 30.07. | FC Bayern München – Eintracht Frankfurt | 1 : 4 |
| No. | Place | Beginning | Placement Round | Result |
| 14 | 2 | 16:30, 30.07. | 1. FC Nürnberg – Karlsruher SC | 3 : 1 |
| No. | Place | Beginning | Semifinals I | Result |
| 15 | 1 | 17:45, 30.07. | Maccabi Tel Aviv – Bologna FC | 6 : 7 pen. |
| No. | Place | Beginning | Semifinal II | Result |
| 16 | 2 | 17:45, 30.07. | Chelsea FC – KS Cracovia | 4 : 1 |
| No. | Place | Beginning | Match for 7th and 8th place | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 10:00, 31.07. | FC Bayern München – Karlsruher SC | 0 : 2 |
| No. | Place | Beginning | Match for 5th and 6th place | Result |
| 18 | 2 | 10:00, 31.07. | Eintracht Frankfurt – 1. FC Nürnberg | 4 : 3 pen. |
| No. | Place | Beginning | Match for 3rd and 4th place | Result |
| 19 | 3 | 10:00, 31.07. | Maccabi Tel Aviv – KS Cracovia | 1 : 0 |
| No. | Place | Beginning | Final | Result |
| 20 | 1 | 11:15, 31.07. | Bologna FC – Chelsea FC | 1 : 3 |