Barcelona Sevens Tournament 2025 Tour Report Cup Semi Finals

Results

CF Dons (Eng)	1	V	2	Sporting Armada (Eng)
F.R. Ady (Hun)	1*	v	1	Colonel Getafe (Eng)
* F.R. Ady (Hun) won 4-3 via penalties

The Cup Semi-Final was between CF Dons and Sporting Armada was a tightly contested affair from the outset. CF Dons, having won all five of their group matches, entered the game as favourites, but Sporting Armada were determined to upset the odds. Sporting Armada had been pretty good themselves with 3 wins out of 4 – only defeat to a strong F.R.Ady team had blotted their copy book.

It was Sporting Armada who drew first blood when Ewen Jeffrey found the back of the net, his fifth goal of the tournament, giving Sporting Armada a 1-0 lead. Sporting Armada had reached this same stage last year at the 2024 Krakow Trophy but went out (2-1) to eventual champions, Ball Bashers. Back to proceedings in Barcelona and CF Dons responded well to going behind. Peter O'Brien, who had scored in the first three games but had been quiet in recent matches, popped up at a crucial moment to score his fourth of the day, levelling the game at 1-1 and reigniting CF Dons' hopes. The goal showcased the quality and composure of the Dons, proving they could compete with the very best despite falling behind early.

Sporting Armada regained the lead before half-time through Alfie Barclay, who matched Jeffrey with his fifth goal of the tournament. Barclay continued his remarkable record of scoring in every game and ensured Sporting Armada carried a 2-1 advantage into the break. Both teams had displayed disciplined defending and fast, incisive attacking, making for a high-quality and enthralling encounter.

The second half remained competitive, with CF Dons pushing for an equaliser but unable to break through Sporting Armada's resilient defence. The match ended 2-1, sending Sporting Armada through to the final. While CF Dons were eliminated, their performance demonstrated great skill, teamwork, and potential, suggesting they could be genuine contenders for future eurofootballfives.com tournaments.

The Cup Semi-Final between F.R.Ady and Colonel Getafe was set to be a titanic clash. F.R.Ady had come into the knockout stage with a perfect record, boasting the most goals scored, the best defence, and the superior goal difference in the tournament. Colonel Getafe, meanwhile, had also won their first four games but had suffered a narrow defeat to CF Dons in their final group match, making this a true test of resilience. The two teams had met in Porto last year, with F.R.Ady (then Football Rangers Hungary) prevailing 4-2, adding extra intrigue and tension to this rematch.

The first half was a cagey affair, with both defences dominating and chances at a premium. It seemed as though the teams would go in level at 0-0 until Oliver Grossman struck right on the stroke of half-time to give Colonel Getafe a 1-0 lead. This was Grossman's seventh goal of the tournament, putting him top of the scoring charts. The timing of the goal gave Colonel Getafe could not have been better with the Hungarians not having time to respond before the break.

F.R.Ady had the quality and patience to continue applying pressure in the second half. Despite relentless pressure from F.R.Ady after the break, Colonel Getafe looked likely to hold on for the win until the very final minute, when Karoly Csak broke through to score his first goal of the day, levelling the game at 1-1 and forcing a penalty shoot-out. It was gut-wrenching for Colonel Getafe who were so close to reaching a 2nd Cup Final.

The shoot-out began with Levente Robert Tamas converting for F.R.Ady, but Teddie Hannifan responded for Colonel Getafe. The tension remained high as the penalties were faultless with Szabo Csaba, Andrew Simpson, Dominik Bodnar, and Henry Hanifan all scoring to keep the sudden-death format looming. In sudden death, Levente Lelek calmly slotted home to give F.R.Ady a 4-3 advantage. Tournament top scorer Oliver Grossman then stepped up for Colonel Getafe, only to see his penalty brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Szabolcs Konyha. In an instant, Colonel Getafe were out, and F.R.Ady were through to the final. The match showcased the drama and unpredictability of knockout football, with F.R.Ady's composure under pressure proving the difference in a classic, nail-biting semi-final.

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