FC Floriande secured a vital win in their final Group A fixture as they overcame a spirited Hobbema's side 5-3 in a thrilling contest on Pitch A. For Hobbema's, it was a last throw of the dice to keep their Plate qualification hopes alive — but despite a valiant effort and moments of real quality, it would ultimately mark the end of their tournament journey.

The first half was nothing short of electric. Philippe de Bruijn proved to be the early hero for Hobbema's, finding the net twice to give his side hope. FC Floriande, however, matched them blow for blow with goals from Robert van't Loo and Younes El Hassani ensuring parity at the break. At 2-2, both sides knew that only a big second-half push would be enough to get the result they needed.

That second half belonged to FC Floriande. Robert van't Loo completed a clinical hat-trick, showing a ruthless edge in front of goal when it mattered most. Younes El Hassani also doubled his tally for the match as Floriande turned the screw and pulled away from their Dutch opponents. Hobbema's did manage to find a third through Mendel Koornstra, but it wasn't enough to alter the trajectory of the match or their tournament fate.

With this win, FC Floriande booked their spot in the Plate at the very least and kept themselves in touching distance of Cup qualification. As for Hobbema's, their campaign ended with a sense of what might have been. Competitive in spells, with flashes of individual brilliance, they depart the 2025 Amsterdam Fives with heads held high and the respect of the tournament organisers and fans alike. We thank them for their participation and hope to see them return in the future.

Sutton on Tour faced their biggest challenge yet as they took on the unbeaten Bet365 aside in a crucial clash at the top end of Group A. While the English league leaders were all but guaranteed a spot in the Cup thanks to their perfect record and impressive goal difference, Sutton on Tour still had work to do to secure at least a Plate place — and a shock result here would've massively boosted those ambitions.

They couldn't have asked for a better start. Showing no signs of intimidation, Sutton on Tour took the game to Bet365 aside and were rewarded early on when Haydon Downing found the net with a confident finish. The underdogs had stunned the group leaders and held their lead into the middle stages of the half. But Bet365 aside, with the composure of a side accustomed to winning, responded through Hal Senturk — his third game in a row on the scoresheet — to make it 1-1 at the break.

The second half was where Bet365 aside really flexed their muscles. Their attacking quality and squad depth began to show, and they overran Sutton on Tour in the latter stages. Jonathon Collo, always a threat in front of goal, added his name to the scoresheet again before Matthew Bird slotted home to make it 3-1. Senturk then returned to wrap things up with his second of the game and putting the finishing touch on a 4-1 victory.

It was another statement win for Bet365 aside, who extended their lead at the top of the Group A table to five points and continued to look every inch the title contenders. For Sutton on Tour, the defeat will sting, especially after such a promising first half, but they remain firmly in contention for Plate qualification. Their focus now shifts to a must-perform final match as they look to finish strong.