The 1987 European Competition for Women's Football took place in

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. It was won by the hosts in a final against defending champions

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. Once again, the competition began with four qualifying groups, but this time a host nation was selected for the semi-final stage onwards after the four semi-finalists were identified.

Qualification

Squads

For a list of all squads that played in the final tournament, see 1987 European Competition for Women's Football squads

Bracket

Semifinals

Third place playoff

Final

Awards

Goalscorers

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Gunilla Axén Gunilla Sonja Eva Axén (born 27 October 1966) is a Swedish former footballer. She played as a striker for Gideonsbergs IF and the Sweden women's national football team. Axén is employed as a development manager for the Swedish Football Associa ...

Kerry Davis Kerry Davis (born 2 August 1962) is an English former international women's footballer. During her 16-year international career, Davis represented the England women's national football team in the inaugural 1984 UEFA Championships final and at ...

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Jackie Sherrard Jackie Sherrard (born 9 June 1966) is a former English former international football midfielder. She represented the England women's national football team at senior international level and spent most of her career at Doncaster Belles Doncas ...

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References

External links

Results at UEFA.com
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