Barcelona Veterans 2025 Tour Report Group B Round 4

Results

The Legends (Bul)	3	V	2	Lucanos Locos (Pol)
Celtic Eagles (Pol)	5	V	2	JK Silvertown B (Eng)
Bede FC (Eng)	0	V	1	The Maulers (Eng)

Round 4 began with game 10 in Group B. It saw The Legends of Bulgaria face Lucanos Locos of Poland in a thrilling contest. Lucanos Locos, runners-up from the 2024 Porto tournament, were expected to provide stern opposition, and the match lived up to its billing. Both teams came out determined to assert themselves, with end-to-end action and plenty of attacking intent from the opening whistle.

The Legends struck first when Iskren Iliev put them ahead 1-0, giving Bulgaria a boost and a chance to control the tempo. Lucanos Locos responded well, and Szymon Holona equalised, making it 1-1 and keeping the contest finely balanced. The Bulgarians then regained the lead through Iliev, making it 2-1, before Ivan Hristov added his signature goal to extend the advantage to 3-1. Hristov's consistency was remarkable, as he had now scored in every game so far in the tournament. Lucanos Locos reduced the deficit once more through Holona, bringing the score to 3-2 and setting up a tense finish.

Despite the late pressure, The Legends held on to secure a 3-2 victory, making it 4 wins from 4 in Group B. Their resilience, attacking cohesion, and ability to withstand pressure against strong opposition reinforced their reputation as early leaders and serious contenders for a Cup semi-final place.

Game 11 featured Celtic Eagles taking on JK Silvertown B in another key Group B encounter. Celtic Eagles came into the match with a perfect record, while JK Silvertown B had just recorded their first win and were eager to build momentum. From the outset, the Polish side looked composed and clinical, asserting control and pressing high up the pitch.

Adrian Rapacki struck twice to put Celtic Eagles 2-0 up, giving them early dominance and confidence. JK Silvertown B responded, with Bradley Cousins continuing his excellent form by scoring to level the match 2-2, keeping their hopes alive and injecting tension into the game. It was the first time Eagles had faced sustained and concerted pressure but they responded well.

Celtic Eagles regained the lead through Krystian Waledziak, making it 3-2, before Patryk Kutryn and Manu Lopez added further goals to seal a 5-2 victory. Their attacking play was fluid and decisive, with clinical finishing and strong defensive support after being pegged back ensured they kept control after that scare. The win moved Celtic Eagles up to 2nd in Group B, maintaining their unbeaten record and demonstrating why they are one of the early favourites in the tournament. JK Silvertown B fought valiantly but were ultimately unable to contain the Eagles.

Game 12 saw Bede FC take on The Maulers in a tightly contested Group B encounter. Both sides were towards the lower end of the table, with Bede FC in 7th and The Maulers in 6th, although The Maulers had played fewer games and were looking to catch up. The match was competitive from the outset, with both teams creating chances but finding it difficult to break down well-organised defences.

The deadlock was finally broken by Nic Szomjas, whose decisive goal proved to be the difference between the two sides. The strike gave The Maulers a 1-0 lead, and they defended resolutely for the remainder of the game to maintain their advantage.

Bede FC pushed for an equaliser, showing determination and spirit, but were unable to find a way past the Maulers' disciplined back line. The narrow victory highlighted the importance of taking chances in tightly fought matches. The win was The Maulers' first of the tournament, moving them up the table to joint third in the table but fourth on goal difference.

Table

Team	Pld	Won	Drawn	Lost	For	Agst	Pts
The Legends (Bul)	4	4	0	0	10	3	12
Celtic Eagles (Pol)	3	3	0	0	10	2	9
Lucanos Locos (Pol)	3	1	1	1	7	6	4
The Maulers (Eng)	3	1	1	1	3	4	4
Skidmarks 4Gs (Eng)	3	1	0	2	5	8	3
JK Silvertown B (Eng)	4	1	0	3	5	10	3
Bede FC (Eng)	4	0	0	4	2	9	0