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tournament contested by European nations. It took place in Italy from 1 to 2 November 1969,Coppa Europa per Nazioni (Women) 1969
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and

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. Considered unofficial because it was not run under the auspices of

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, it was a precursor to the

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won the tournament, beating

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3–1 in the final.

Knockout stage

Semi-finals

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Third place match

Final

Winner

Top goalscorers

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;2 goals * Irene Christensen * Lone Hansen * Maurizia Ciceri ;1 goals * Sarcikova * Tungate * Aurora Giubertoni * Stefania Medri

Final standings

References

{{UEFA Women's Championship UEFA Women's Championship tournaments International association football competitions hosted by Italy 1969 in Italian women's sport November 1969 sports events in Europe Women's football competitions in Italy 1969–70 in Italian football Sports competitions in Turin 1960s in Turin Sport in Novara Sport in Aosta Valley 1969 in women's association football