Results
 

Sporting Armada (Eng)

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F.R. Ady (Hun)

 
 

The Cup Final of the 2025 Barcelona Sevens brought together Sporting Armada and F.R. Ady in what promised to be an electrifying clash between two quality teams. Let's have a look at the two team's record to preview the action:

Sporting Armada (Eng)

Best appearance to date: 2022 Amsterdam Fives Runners-Up.

Record today: Played 5, Won 4, Drawn 0, Lost 1.

Goal difference today: 11-9 (+2)

Current unbeaten run: 2 games.

Today's top goalscorer: Ewen Jeffrey, Alfie Barclay (5)

Clean sheets: 1

F.R.Ady (Hun)

Best appearance to date: 2024 Porto Tournament, Cup Quarter-Finals.

Record today: Played 5, Won 5, Drawn 0, Lost 0.

Goal difference today: 19-4 (+15)

Current unbeaten run: 5 games.

Today's top goalscorer: Szabo Csaba (6)

Clean sheets: 1

Earlier in the day, F.R. Ady had registered a commanding 5-1 victory over Sporting Armada, giving them a psychological edge going into the final. Despite that previous result, the first half was a tight, cagey affair. Both teams showed tactical discipline, and while F.R. Ady seemed to dominate possession and territory, Sporting Armada were content to soak up pressure and look dangerous on the counter. The half ended 0-0, leaving everything to play for in the second half.

The breakthrough came courtesy of Alfie Barclay, who unleashed a stunning long-range strike to give Sporting Armada the lead. Barclay's goal was his sixth of the tournament, maintaining an incredible streak of scoring in every game. Sporting Armada's supporters had reason to dream as the scoreboard showed 1-0, and the team had demonstrated they could match F.R. Ady in both determination and flair. Sporting Armada had come close to a breakthrough European title at the 2022 Amsterdam Fives when they lost 6-2 to FC Kicks in the final. Could this be their moment to go one step further?

 
 
 

F.R. Ady, however, quickly showed why they had been dominant throughout the tournament with a sensational second half display. Szabo Csaba produced a vital equaliser, bringing the score to 1-1 and reasserting F.R. Ady's presence in the game. Csaba's goal not only kept his team in contention but also marked his seventh of the tournament, putting him among the top scorers – 3 men were level on 7 goals now. Sporting Armada were facing a real test, and the game's momentum was swinging in favour of the Hungarian side.

The tide fully turned when Csaba struck again to make it 2-1, seizing the initiative and putting F.R. Ady in control. With the long day of football taking its toll on Sporting Armada, it became increasingly difficult for them to regain their foothold in the match or push forward with the intensity needed to challenge the Hungarians. F.R. Ady's fluid passing and tactical intelligence allowed them to continue to turn the screw. The Hungarians were in full stride and they sealed the title with Zsolt Kovacs Levente's goal to make it 3-1 at the final whistle.

Sporting Armada can take pride in their performance throughout the tournament and in the final. They fought valiantly and showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in the first half and early stages of the second. Coming up short in the final is always tough, but their resilience, teamwork, and the quality they displayed throughout the Sevens tournament were commendable. They leave Barcelona with heads held high and valuable experience for future competitions.

Szabo Csaba deserves particular praise for his remarkable tournament. Finishing as top scorer with eight goals, he demonstrated consistency, composure, and a killer instinct in front of goal. His brace in the final was decisive, turning the match in F.R. Ady's favour and confirming his status as the most prolific player in the tournament.

Finally, congratulations to F.R. Ady on a thoroughly deserved tournament victory. Their discipline, skill, and tactical awareness saw them navigate the group phase, knockout rounds, and ultimately the Cup Final with impressive authority. The combination of team cohesion, individual brilliance, and mental fortitude enabled them to lift the 2025 Barcelona Sevens trophy. A thoroughly deserved triumph for one of Europe's most formidable 7-a-side sides.

 
 
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