Barcelona Veterans 2025 Tour Report Group A Round 5

Results

Rapid Bosco Navas (Spa)	1	V	5	JK Silvertown A (Eng)
Skidmarks OGs (Eng)	3	V	2	AFC Shooters (Eng)
Red Star (Eng)	0	V	2	Team Polonia Limerick (Pol)

So, onto Round 5 we go and still plenty to play for in Group A. Rapid Bosco Navas faced the formidable challenge of JK Silvertown A, the defending champions and joint leaders at the top of the table. Rapid began the match in sixth place, four points adrift of their opponents, but were determined to make an impression. JK Silvertown A, meanwhile, had the chance to open up a three-point gap at the top with a victory, and they approached the game with focus and purpose.

From the outset, the English champions were in control. Chris Wright, who had been in excellent scoring form, struck twice to give JK Silvertown A an early 2-0 lead, showcasing sharp finishing and clinical movement in the final third. Rapid Bosco Navas tried to respond and were rewarded when Alberto Rodriguez – scoring his fourth goal of the day across matches – reduced the deficit to 2-1, briefly bringing his side back into contention.

However, JK Silvertown A quickly reasserted their dominance. Chris Wright completed his hat-trick, further underlining his attacking prowess, before John Dillon added a fourth and Tyron Thomas – with his fourth goal of the day – rounded off a commanding performance. The defending champions were ruthless, moving the ball with precision and pressing high to prevent any chance of a Rapid recovery. The game finished 5-1 to JK Silvertown A, a result that sent them clear at the top of Group A and reaffirmed their status as favourites to retain their title. Rapid Bosco Navas showed effort and spirit but were ultimately overpowered by a team operating at the peak of its form and confidence.

Game 14 saw Skidmarks OGs take on AFC Shooters in a match that carried real significance for both sides. Skidmarks OGs began the round sitting in 4th place, just two points off the top, and knew that a win could propel them closer to Cup qualification. AFC Shooters, meanwhile, were still searching for their first points of the tournament but had shown resilience and improvement in recent matches, suggesting they might yet spring a surprise.

The early stages went to plan for Skidmarks OGs, who asserted control and looked every bit a side chasing honours. Neil Taylor was the man of the moment, striking twice to put his team 2-0 up and seemingly on their way to another valuable three points. AFC Shooters, though, refused to roll over – a trait they've shown throughout the day – and John Domokos pulled one back to make it 2-1, injecting life into the contest. However, the ever-reliable Richard Keeley, who has scored in every game so far, restored Skidmarks' two-goal cushion at 3-1, continuing his phenomenal run of form. Keeley's consistency in front of goal has been one of the defining features of Skidmarks' campaign, and his strike looked to have sealed the win. Yet, the Shooters had other ideas, with Neil Adebowale making it 3-2, both his side's goals coming from excellent crosses by Joe Wihl, whose delivery from wide areas was top quality all match.

Despite AFC Shooters' spirited efforts, Skidmarks OGs held firm to claim their second win of the day, extending their unbeaten record and climbing to 2nd place in Group A. For AFC Shooters, it was another narrow defeat but also another performance showing plenty of fight and promise – a team whose results may not yet reflect their improving displays.

Game 15 brought together two teams with everything still to play for — Red Star, fresh from their first win and eager to keep their momentum going, and Team Polonia Limerick, one of the early pace-setters in Group A. With both sides harbouring ambitions of Cup qualification, this clash carried real weight. A win for Red Star would lift them into the pack on seven points, while Polonia Limerick knew victory would see them join JK Silvertown A at the top.

For much of the game, it was a finely balanced affair. Red Star battled well and showed strong defensive organisation. Polonia Limerick, however, were patient and composed, probing for openings and moving the ball with their usual precision. Chances were at a premium, and as the minutes ticked away, it looked as though Red Star's resilience would be rewarded with a hard-earned point from a 0-0 stalemate.

But champions know how to find a way, and Polonia Limerick demonstrated exactly that. With the game entering its closing stages, Patryk Staniszewski broke the deadlock with a crucial strike to make it 1-0, sparking relief and celebration in equal measure. As Red Star pushed forward in search of an equaliser, Adam Gracz capitalised on the space to double the lead and seal a 2-0 win.

It was a vital victory for Polonia Limerick, who strengthened their Cup credentials and kept the pressure firmly on the leaders. For Red Star, it was a harsh lesson in the fine margins of tournament football — a strong display for most of the match but undone by two late blows. Their hopes of progressing took a dent, but their spirited performances continue to suggest they belong at this level.

Table

Team	Pld	Won	Drawn	Lost	For	Agst	Pts
Team Polonia Limerick (Pol)	4	3	1	0	15	3	10
JK Silvertown A (Eng)	4	3	1	0	14	6	10
Skidmarks OGs (Eng)	4	2	2	0	8	6	8
FC Tpaktop (CIS)	4	2	1	1	9	7	7
Red Star (Eng)	4	1	1	2	4	5	4
Rapid Bosco Navas (Spa)	5	1	0	4	9	17	3
AFC Shooters (Eng)	5	0	0	5	6	21	0