Results
 

Wentworth Arms (Eng)

2

v

4

Sambal Jorra FC (Ned)

 

The first final of the day would see Wentworth Arms versus Sambal Jorra FC. These two teams would need to summon one last burst of energy to ensure they would be picking up winners and not runners-up medals in the presentation.

Let's look at the two teams records:

Wentworth Arms (Eng)

Best appearance to date: 2023 Lisbon Tournament Plate Runners-up, 2024 Mallorca Fives Cup QF.

Record today: Played 6, Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 2.

Goal difference today: 14-13 (+1)

Current unbeaten run: 1 game.

Today's top goalscorer: Liam O'Connel (10)

Clean sheets: 1

Sambal Jorra FC (Ned)

Best appearance to date: Debut

Record today: Played 7, Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 3.

Goal difference today: 20-21 (-1)

Current unbeaten run: 3 games

Today's top goalscorer: Merlijn van Duinen (6)

Clean sheets: 0

Both teams had endured challenging but impressive campaigns to reach this point, with Wentworth Arms chasing redemption after a Plate Final defeat in Lisbon. Meanwhile, Sambal Jorra FC had grown into the tournament with resilience and flair. With 33 goals scored between them on the day, goals were all but guaranteed — and the final didn't disappoint.

The opening stages were energetic and tense, with both sides trading early punches. It was Brian Akan, a standout performer throughout the tournament, who broke the deadlock to give Sambal Jorra FC the lead. However, there was little time for celebration as Liam O'Connell responded swiftly to level the scores. A sub-plot was the race for the top goalscorer award – his goal took him to 11 just behind Jonathon Collo (Bet365 aside) on 12 and Younes El Hassani (FC Floriande) on 13. The English side began to settle into a rhythm, and the first half ended evenly poised at 1-1.

 
 
 

After the restart, Wentworth Arms picked up where they left off. A smartly taken goal from Anthony Morgan put them ahead at 2-1, their belief visibly growing. But Sambal Jorra FC weren't done yet. Once again, it was Brian Akan with a clinical finish, bringing his tally for the day to five and pulling his team level at 2-2. The Dutch side seized the momentum from that moment on.

As the final entered its decisive phase, Merlijn van Duinen, Sambal Jorra's leading scorer, delivered at a crucial moment to edge his side ahead 3-2. Then came a potentially decisive blow — a composed finish from Jamiro Bouva to make it 4-2, giving the Dutch side the first two-goal cushion of the match. It was a lead they would not relinquish. Wentworth Arms pushed hard in the closing minutes, but time was not on their side.

At full-time, it was Sambal Jorra FC who were crowned Plate champions, sealing a memorable 4-2 victory in a high-quality final. The game showcased both teams' attacking talents, but it was the Dutch debutants who held their nerve in the key moments to lift silverware at their first attempt.

A word for Wentworth Arms — this was a third deep tournament run in as many appearances, and once again, they proved to be a force to be reckoned with. Their attacking output was exceptional throughout the day. Though it wasn't the fairy-tale ending they were hoping for, their consistency and quality were evident from start to finish. They depart Amsterdam with heads held high, knowing their time will surely come.

Huge congratulations to Sambal Jorra FC (2025 Amsterdam Fives Plate Winners) who captured the Plate in thrilling fashion. Their journey through the tournament was marked by resilience, flair, and a sense of belief that grew with every game. With standout contributions from Brian Akan and Merlijn van Duinen, they delivered when it mattered most. What a debut — and what a statement. Plate champions at the first time of asking.

 
 
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