OTD E0103 — 11 Feb 1981: Tokyo, Not Montevideo — Nacional, Nottingham Forest, and the First Toyota Cup

11 Feb 1981: The Intercontinental Cup was supposed to crown the world’s best club — Europe vs South America.But for years it was bruised by violence, boycotts, and European champions refusing to play.So the game reinvented it.Tokyo hosts the first Toyota Cup: one match, neutral venue.Nacional (1980 Libertadores winners) face Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest (1979–80 European Cup winners).10 minutes in, Waldemar Victorino scores — and a 1–0 win launches a new era for the world club final, on the road to the FIFA Club World Cup.Ideas: [email protected]