Welcome to the 2025 Amsterdam Sixes, marking the seventh edition of this prestigious tournament (and our 25 th in Amsterdam overall). Once again, this ever-popular event has sold out. Under a glorious sunny sky, the teams gathered to compete in what promised to be a thrilling day of football. With a history of exciting matches and memorable moments, the Amsterdam Sixes continues to be a highlight of our football calendar, offering fans and players alike a chance to experience the best of European touring football in a truly festive atmosphere. Let the games begin!

The roll call of winners, with the Cup Final results, reads:

2017: Toros (Ned) 1-1 TEDO3 (Ned). Toros won 4-3 on penalties.

2018: CIS Committee (Blr) 3-0 Cheesecake FC (Eng)

2019: Kavlow (Eng) 5-2 ZVC Indoor Gent (Bel)

2022: Ball Bashers (Eng) 1-0 Humble Goats (Ned)

2023: Summerhouse (Ned) 0-0 The Shepherd's Arms (Wal). Summerhouse won 2-0 on penalties.

2024: FC NoeNoe (Ned) 4-2 Humble Goats (Ned)

Today we had 6x teams representing England, 1x team representing Hungary and 5x team representing our hosts, the Netherlands. Who would be holding the coveted trophy aloft at around 18.00 this evening?

The first two challengers to get us underway in Group A on Pitch 4 this year would be the 2023 champions (now known as Shaheens United) versus debutants One Last Dance FC (Eng). The away side made an impressive start, taking the lead in the first half through Jake Miller's precise finish, giving them a 1-0 advantage. They would not hold the lead at halftime though as Noe Misumi equalised for Shaheens United. The teams went into the break level at 1-1.

In the second half both teams drove forward looking for the goal that would give them all 3 points and a winning start but the goal proved elusive as the teams had to settle for a point each. It was a solid start for both teams and a point was a good platform to build on going forward.

The 2025 Amsterdam Sixes format consisted of two groups, each comprising six teams. Every team will play against the others in their group once, with three points awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and none for a defeat. The stakes are high as the top two teams from each group will progress to the prestigious Cup semi-finals, while the third and fourth-placed teams will move on to compete in the Plate semi-finals. Unfortunately, the teams finishing fifth and sixth in their groups will see their journeys end at the group stage.

The third match of Group A pitted TNT Kent (Hun) against Young Stars (Ned). Both teams arrived at the Amsterdam Sixes as debutants, eager to make an early impression in Group A. The opening half was evenly matched with little to separate the sides. It was a cagey affair as both TNT Kent and Young Stars sought to find their rhythm without taking unnecessary risks. With chances at a premium and defences standing firm, the game remained goalless at the break.

The second half, however, belonged to the Dutch side. Young Stars found another gear after the interval and began to assert themselves in attacking areas. The breakthrough came, and momentum quickly followed. Madalin Stoleriu found the net twice, while Toma Andrei also got on the scoresheet, as Young Stars ran out convincing 3-0 winners. A clinical second-half performance saw them collect three valuable points and a clean sheet to start their campaign in style.