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The 1982 Intercontinental Cup was an association football match played on 12 December 1982 between Aston Villa, winners of the 1981–82 European Cup, and Peñarol, winners of the 1982 Copa Libertadores. The match was played at the National Stadium in Tokyo. It was Aston Villa's first appearance into the competition, whereas it was Peñarol's fourth appearance after the victories in 1961 and 1966, and the defeat in 1960.

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1982 Intercontinental Cup
Date12 December 1982
VenueNational Stadium, Tokyo
Man of the MatchJair (Peñarol)
RefereeLuis Paulino Siles (Costa Rica)
Attendance63,000
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Jair was named as man of the match.[1]

(Left): National Stadium in Tokyo hosted the final; (right): Peñarol, champions

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