the 1997 algarve cup was the fourth edition of the algarve cup, an invitational women's association football tournament. it took place between 10 and 16 march 1997 in portugal with norway winning the event for the third time in its history, defeating the pr china, 1-0 in the final-game. sweden ended up third defeating denmark, 6-5 following a penalty shootout, in the third prize-game.