Game 4 brought together two teams who had both made winning starts — Athletico Charhad Vets and JK Silvertown — in what promised to be a key early clash at the top of Group A. With confidence high in both camps, the stage was set for an intriguing battle between two sides full of experience and quality. From the outset, it was JK Silvertown who looked the sharper outfit, moving the ball well and pressing with purpose as they sought to take control of the game.

Their positive approach was rewarded before half-time when Greg Wiles opened the scoring, putting JK Silvertown 1-0 up at the interval. It was a well-taken finish and, notably, the first goal Athletico Charhad Vets had conceded in the tournament — a sign of how well Silvertown were playing. The Englishmen went into the break with momentum and a sense that they were starting to assert themselves as one of the teams to beat in the group. In the second half, JK Silvertown continued to dominate proceedings, showing composure and discipline in possession. Greg Wiles struck again to make it 2-0, completing a fine individual performance with his second of the game. Athletico Charhad Vets tried to rally, but Silvertown remained in control, adding a third goal to seal an emphatic 3-0 victory and maintain their perfect start to the competition.

It was an impressive all-round display from JK Silvertown — strong at the back, a clean sheet for Ray Coker, creative in attack, and clinical in front of goal. For Athletico Charhad Vets, it was a tough outing against quality opposition, but they remained very much in contention in the group. Silvertown, meanwhile, looked every bit like early Cup contenders.

Game 6 brought together The Warriors and Bristol Wanderers in what proved to be another tightly contested Group A encounter. The Warriors came into the match unbeaten after their opening win, while Bristol Wanderers were looking to bounce back from a narrow defeat and get their first points on the board. The opening stages were competitive, with both sides working hard to control the midfield and limit clear chances. At 0-0 at half-time, it was anyone's game.

After the restart, it was Bristol Wanderers who struck first through Nick Drake, giving his side a well-earned lead. The finish was a reward for the Wanderers' persistence and attacking intent, and it also marked the first goal conceded by Warriors goalkeeper Matt Elsey in the tournament — a sign of just how solid The Warriors had been up to that point.

However, true to their name, The Warriors fought back strongly. Led once again by their inspirational captain Russ Weeks, they found an equaliser to make it 1-1, with Weeks scoring for the second game running. Having scored 1 in 7 Veterans tournaments he now had 4 in 2 Super Veterans events – he was maturing like a fine wine. His consistent goal-scoring form and leadership continued to drive his team forward and keep their unbeaten start intact.

As the final whistle blew, both sides could take positives — Bristol Wanderers had shown real progress and resilience, while The Warriors maintained their steady start with another result and another goal from their talismanic skipper. The draw kept the group finely poised heading into the next round of fixtures.

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