The 1st edition of the 1979 Indian Ocean Games were held in Réunion. Réunion were the champions, beating Seychelles in the final 2-1.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Réunion |
| Dates | August 26, 1979 - September 1, 1979 |
| Teams | 5 (from 2 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Réunion (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  Seychelles |
| Third place |  Comoros |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 43 (4.3 per match) |
1985 → | |
All games were played at the Stade Michel Volnay in St-Pierre, Réunion.
Group stage
editGroup A
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Réunion (H)
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | +12 | 6 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Seychelles
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | +6 | 3 | |
| 3 |  Maldives
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | −18 | 0 | Advance to qualification play off |
Group A
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mauritius
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | Comoros
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0 | Advance to qualification play off |
Source: IOCS
Rules for classification: Tie-breaking criteria
Rules for classification: Tie-breaking criteria
Qualification Play Off
editKnockout stage
editSemifinals
editThird place match
edit1 The match was forfeited and Comoros were awarded third-place as Mauritius were unable to travel to Réunion for the match.
Final
editIndian Ocean Games 1979 Champion Réunion 1st Title |
See also
editReferences
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