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system. It was the last time in the history of the tournament that this format was used before Toyota became the main sponsor in 1980 and a single-game final was held each year in

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. The final was played between

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of Paraguay (winners of the

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) and Malmö FF of

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(runners-up of the

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), with Olimpia emerging as the champion after a 3–1 aggregate score win. Malmö FF took its place as the runners-up of the European competition since the European champions Nottingham Forest declined to play the final.BBC Sports 13 December 2010 - ''World Club Cup deserves respect'', access date: 1 December 2013
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Match details

First leg

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Second leg

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1979 Intercontinental Cup The 1979 Intercontinental Cup was an association football final played on a two-legged system. It was the last time in the history of the tournament that this format was used before Toyota became the main sponsor in 1980 and a single-game final was ...

International sports competitions in Malmö Sports competitions in Asunción

Match details

First leg

Second leg

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