The 1982 Intercontinental Cup was an

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match played on 12 December 1982 between

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, winners of the 1982

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, and Aston Villa, winners of the 1981–82 European Cup. The match was played at the National Stadium in

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. It was Aston Villa's first appearance into the competition, whereas it was Peñarol's fourth appearance after the victories in 1961 and

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, and the defeat in 1960. Jair was named as man of the match.

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