The 1999 UEFA Super Cup was a

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match played on 27 August 1999 between the

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winners,

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, and

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, winners of the

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. Against the odds, Lazio won the match 1–0, the winning goal coming from Chilean striker Marcelo Salas in the 35th minute. The match was played at a neutral venue, the

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, in front of 14,461 spectators. This was the last Super Cup contested by the winners of the

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, as the tournament was discontinued after the 1998–99 season. Since 2000, it has been contested by the winners of the

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and the winners of the UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League.

Venue

The

has been the venue for the UEFA Super Cup since 1998. It was built in 1985, and is also the home of

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, who play in the French league system.

Teams

Match

Summary

Lazio scored the only goal of the game in the 35th minute when Marcelo Salas hit a shot from just inside the penalty box which goalkeeper

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got his hand to but failed to keep out as the ball went under his body.

Details

References

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