The 1995 Intercontinental Cup was an

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match played on 28 November 1995 between Ajax, winners of the

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, and Grêmio, winners of the 1995 Copa Libertadores. The match was played at the National Stadium in

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. It was Ajax's second appearance into the competition, after the victory in 1972; moreover, Ajax declined to play in

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and 1973, being replaced by Panathinaikos and

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respectively. It was Grêmio's second appearance as well, after the victory in 1983. Danny Blind was named as man of the match.

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Man of the Match:
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in the United States.

References

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