1972 UEFA European Under-23 Championship
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The 1972 UEFA European Under-23 Championship, which spanned two years (1970–72) had 23 entrants. Czechoslovakia U-23s won the competition.[citation needed]
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Tournament details | |
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Teams | 23 (from 1 confederation) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Czechoslovakia (1st title) |
Runners-up | Soviet Union |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 63 |
Goals scored | 162 (2.57 per match) |
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The 23 national teams were divided into eight groups. The group winners played off against each other on a two-legged home-and-away basis until the winner was decided. There was no finals tournament or 3rd-place playoff.[citation needed]