After the break, the match continued in a similar pattern — Sharks looking to maintain their defensive structure while Easter Island FC pressed for the breakthrough. The deadlock was finally broken when Ben Farrar found the crucial opening, calmly finishing to give Easter Island FC the lead. The goal was only the third that Sharks had conceded all tournament, which underlined just how significant it was. From there, much like their Semi-Final display, Easter Island FC showed impressive game management, balancing attack and defence as they closed in on victory. The full-time whistle confirmed a 1-0 win, in keeping with the theme of the knockout stages where every match had been decided by that same slender margin — a testament to how competitive and evenly contested this year's Barcelona Fives had been.

For Sharks, it was another day of fine margins. This was their third runners-up finish at the Barcelona Fives, an impressive record that speaks to their consistency and quality at the elite end of the tournament. They once again demonstrated tactical maturity, excellent organisation, and a resilient team spirit. While they fell just short of lifting the trophy, they could take pride in having once again been among the very best, setting the standard defensively and pushing the eventual champions to their limits. Few teams in eurofootballfives.com history have maintained such a high level over multiple tournaments, and Sharks' reputation as a powerhouse remains firmly intact. They just need to get over the line….next time!!

A special mention goes to Tom Farrar, who finished as the tournament's top goalscorer with eight goals including two hat-tricks. In a competitive field of goalscorers he had the edge that won him the trophy (and a pint to down in the presentation). Winning the golden boot is impressive at any time but doing it on your stag weekend even moreso!

Congratulations must go to Easter Island FC, who capped off a magnificent tournament with a hard-fought and fully deserved Cup Final victory. They combined attacking flair with defensive discipline, topping the scoring charts (as a team and individual honours) while proving they could dig deep and win tight knockout games. Their ability to adapt to every challenge, from high-scoring group encounters to cagey elimination battles, made them worthy champions of the 2025 Barcelona Fives. It was a fitting triumph for a team that embodied the spirit of the competition — skill, teamwork, resilience (and drinking) in equal measure.