The final round of Group A action kicked off with Red Star taking on Rapid Bosco Navas in a match where, despite both teams being out of the qualification picture, there was still plenty to play for. Pride, position, and a positive finish to their campaigns were all at stake. The equation was simple — the winner would take fifth place, while a draw would be enough for Red Star to secure it. From the off, both teams approached the game with the freedom that comes once pressure is lifted, and it made for an entertaining contest.

It was Red Star who seized control early on, showing sharpness and desire in front of goal. Rob O'Brien struck first to give them the lead before captain Steve Lowe made it 2-0, rounding off a fine move and underlining his influence on the team's debut campaign. Rapid Bosco Navas, who had fought gamely throughout the tournament, hit back through the ever-dangerous Alberto Rodriguez, whose fifth goal of the competition briefly threatened a comeback. However, Red Star were determined to end their eurofootballfives.com adventure on the right note. Iain McCrae opened his account with a well-taken finish to restore the two-goal cushion before Lowe completed his brace to make it 4-1 and put the result beyond doubt. It was a commanding display from the English side, full of energy, teamwork, and attacking intent.

The final whistle brought a fine 4-1 victory and a fitting conclusion to Red Star's debut campaign in what had been one of the toughest groups of the day. They could leave Barcelona with their heads held high — a strong finish, a solid team spirit, and plenty of promise for future tournaments.

The final match of Group A brought together two of the tournament's heavyweights as JK Silvertown A faced Skidmarks OGs in a decisive clash. Both sides came into the game unbeaten so it's incredible one of these teams would miss out on the Cup. JK Silvertown A, the defending champions, needed only to avoid defeat to secure top spot and a place in the Cup semi-finals. For Skidmarks OGs, victory was essential — anything less would see them slip into the Plate despite an impressive campaign. It was all set up for a grand finale to the group stage.

JK Silvertown A, as they had done all tournament, rose to the occasion with professionalism and composure. “5” opened the scoring to give the English side the perfect start. From there, Chris Wright took centre stage. His sharp finishing and relentless attacking play saw him net twice to make it 3-0, leaving Skidmarks OGs shell-shocked. For a team that had been so solid throughout the group, it was a rare spell where their opponents' quality simply overwhelmed them.

Skidmarks OGs showed spirit as Richard Keeley continued his remarkable scoring run by pulling one back, but the comeback hopes were short-lived. Wright completed his hat-trick to restore the three-goal cushion, before Kwame Mensah added a fifth to round off a superb team performance. The final whistle confirmed a 5-1 victory, one of the most dominant displays of the day and a statement that the reigning champions meant business once again.

It was a result that sent JK Silvertown A through to the Cup semi-finals as Group A winners, maintaining their unbeaten record in the process. For Skidmarks OGs, the heavy defeat was a blow, but their earlier performances ensured they would continue their campaign in the Plate competition, where their pedigree and experience would still make them formidable contenders.

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