F.R.Ady (Hun) made their debut in Porto last October as Football Rangers Hungary and they impressed on debut. They won a particularly tough group without losing a match. They defeated 3x eurofootballfives.com champions Skidmarks 3-0 in their opening match before defeating Bear Ballerz 4-3. They then defeated the reigning Krakow Trophy champions Colonel Getafe 4-2. Their 100% group record was secured with a 4-0 defeat of Maths FC. They were the only team in the tournament to boast 4 wins out of 4. They met Turn Down For Watford in the Cup Quarter-Finals and it was a surprise result to see them defeated, 3-1.

They had begun life in Barcelona as they had begun life in Porto. Their next opponents were Sporting Armada in a high-stakes clash between the top two teams. Both sides arrived on 100% records, with F.R.Ady holding a slender advantage in goal difference by just a single goal. The encounter promised to be tightly contested. This was a “must not lose” game rather than a “must win” game as a draw would still likely secure Cup qualification for both sides.

The first half was a tactical battle, with F.R.Ady's Levente Robert Tamas breaking the deadlock to give the Hungarians a 1-0 lead at half-time. The second half saw the game open up considerably, with F.R.Ady asserting their dominance. Zakarias Retyi doubled the lead before Szabo Csaba made it three in three games, stretching the score to 4-0. Sporting Armada tried to respond, and Alfie Barclay kept his record of scoring in every match going, reducing the deficit to 4-1. Levente Lelek wrapped up the scoring, ensuring a 5-1 final score. The result confirmed F.R.Ady's place in the Cup and left Sporting Armada with something to reflect on despite their strong start to the tournament. It was a game that showcased both the quality and consistency of the Hungarian side.

Cruz Del Sur (Eng) made their debut in our tournaments all the way back at the 2012 Barcelona Fives as Banter Bus FC and it was a fine debut. They finished 2nd in their 5 team group behind Budapest Celtic Lions before going out to eventual winners Black Sheep of Spain in the Cup Quarter-Finals. It was great to see them return to where it all began for them and we thank them for their support over the years.

Cruz Del Sur didn't have a great record against Hungarian teams historically. They had lost twice to Budapest Celtic Lions – both 1-0 (Barcelona 2012 & Budapest 2013) and twice to Meglepetes – both 3-0 in Budapest 2013). They did have a 1-0 win over Budapest Celtic Tigers (also Budapest 2013). Their match against F.R.Ady was arguably the toughest fixture of all their Hungarian opponents.

F.R.Ady continued their dominant run in this tournament with a clinical display, never looking likely to be beaten. Levente Robert Tamas opened the scoring for the third consecutive game and doubled the lead shortly after, before Dominik Bodnar added a third to make it 3-0 at half-time. Cruz Del Sur were under constant pressure but battled on, though the scoreboard already reflected F.R.Ady's growing superiority.

The second half saw F.R.Ady continue their relentless scoring. Fridolin Vild opened his account with two quick goals, and Szabo Csaba extended his scoring streak to make it 6-0 and 7-0 by full-time. F.R.Ady looked like the team to beat for the title, with a perfect record and commanding performances. Cruz Del Sur remained in 3rd place, but the heavy defeat had dented their goal difference, a factor that could prove decisive in the final standings.

Group B's ninth game featured Sporting Armada taking on Dolce & Lallana in a match with plenty at stake. Sporting Armada knew that a point would guarantee their place in the Cup, while Dolce & Lallana were aiming for a Plate spot, hoping to better the result of Milner Street or combine a win here with a Cruz Del Sur defeat.

Sporting Armada bounced back from a heavy 5-1 loss in their previous game, showing determination and energy from the first whistle. Ewen Jeffrey opened the scoring and added a second in the first half, giving Sporting Armada a 2-0 lead at the break. The second half continued in Sporting Armada's favour as Alfie Barclay scored, maintaining his record of scoring in every group game. Dolce & Lallana managed a consolation through Tommy Forster, who matched Barclay's feat of scoring in every match, and now boasted an impressive 22 goals in 15 eurofootballfives.com matches. Despite the late goal, the match ended 3-1 in favour of Sporting Armada.

The game to bring Group B to its conclusion saw Milner Street face Cruz Del Sur in a match with Plate qualification implications for both sides. Cruz Del Sur had already secured their spot in the Plate and were safely in third, but a defeat could see them slip to fourth. Milner Street, currently in fifth, needed a win to climb to third, while a draw would see them finish fourth—both outcomes sufficient for Plate qualification. The various permutations meant that the game carried significant tension, with even a narrow loss presenting scenarios for qualification depending on goal difference. Should Milner Street lose they may still qualify via goal difference. A 1-0 loss would mean identical goal difference to Dolce & Lallana – a penalty shoot-out would decide who qualifies. A 1 goal loss (2-1, 3-2 or higher) would mean Milner Street qualified via goals scored. A 2 goal loss or greater would see Dolce & Lallana go through on goal difference

From the outset, Milner Street showed intent to take matters into their own hands. Harry Nicholl opened the scoring in the first half to put them 1-0 up, giving them an early advantage. The hosts continued to press, and George Gould doubled the lead, providing more comfort. Milner Street's superiority at this stage was clear, and Cruz Del Sur struggled to respond. It should be noted that Cruz Del Sur were missing their main goal threat in Sam Cassidy – tournament top scorer in Krakow last year with 9 – and they were struggling to replace his goals.

Late in the game, Nicholl struck again to make it 3-0, effectively guaranteeing Milner Street's progression in the tournament. The final whistle confirmed a decisive 3-0 win, securing a strong finish for Milner Street and cementing Cruz Del Sur's place in third. The result ensured both teams would continue their eurofootballfives.com journeys in the Plate competition. Dolce & Lallana knew their elimination had been sealed.

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