Barcelona Veterans 2025 Tour Report Group B Round 5

Results

JK Silvertown B (Eng)	1	V	2	Skidmarks 4Gs (Eng)
Lucanos Locos (Pol)	2	V	1	Bede FC (Eng)
The Maulers (Eng)	0	V	5	Celtic Eagles (Pol)

Game 13 featured JK Silvertown B against Skidmarks 4Gs in a crucial Group B clash, with both teams near the bottom of the table but the winner able to leap into third place. From the outset, the game was competitive and tightly contested, with each side determined to take control and secure vital points.

Ross Stewart put Skidmarks 4Gs ahead, giving the English side the lead and the proverbial shot in the arm. JK Silvertown B fought back, and Tony Tanner struck to level the match at 1-1, keeping their hopes alive and setting up an exciting finish. Skidmarks 4Gs then regained the advantage when Mark Jones scored the decisive goal, making it 2-1 and giving them the crucial win. The goal reflected their persistence and ability to capitalize on opportunities in a tense encounter. JK Silvertown had been pushing for a winner of their own but Skidmarks were poised for the counter attack and Jones' goal meant they fully capitalised.

The victory moved Skidmarks 4Gs up to third place, rewarding their consistent effort and solid performance, while JK Silvertown B remained in sixth which seemed a false position for their exploits so far.

Game 14 saw Lucanos Locos of Poland take on Bede FC. The Polish side entered the game in 4th place, aware that a win was essential to maintain their hopes of reaching the Cup, while Bede FC were looking to bounce back from a series of difficult results. From the first whistle, both teams showed intensity and commitment, with chances at both ends and a tense, competitive atmosphere throughout.

Pawel Orzechowski gave Lucanos Locos the lead, putting the Polish side 1-0 up and asserting early control. Bede FC responded with determination, pressing hard and creating opportunities of their own. Their efforts were rewarded when Tom Broome scored to level the match at 1-1, keeping the English side very much in the contest and setting up a thrilling finale.

As the game progressed, both teams continued to attack, with Lucanos Locos probing for the decisive goal and Bede FC looking to counter quickly. The deadlock was eventually broken by Orzechowski, who struck again to put his side ahead 2-1. His clinical finish proved decisive, rewarding Lucanos Locos' persistence and quality under pressure. The 2-1 victory moved Lucanos Locos up to third place in Group B, keeping their Cup hopes alive and demonstrating their resilience as former runners-up. Bede FC were left to reflect on a hard-fought performance, their effort and determination commendable, but ultimately falling just short of a result that could have kept them in contention.

Game 15 featured The Maulers taking on Celtic Eagles in another important Group B fixture. The Maulers, with 4 points from 9, were aiming to climb the table and could reach joint 3rd with a win. Celtic Eagles, on the other hand, were flying high with 9 points from 9, and victory would see them go joint top of the group. From the outset, the Polish side looked confident and determined to maintain their unbeaten record, while The Maulers worked hard to contain their opponents.

Celtic Eagles made a strong start, opening the scoring through Krystian Waledziak, and they never looked back. Marcin Zaluga added a second before Adrian Rapacki made it 3-0, asserting their dominance in both attack and midfield. The Maulers struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined and organised defensive unit. Zaluga struck again to make it 4-0, followed by an uncredited goal that completed the emphatic 5-0 victory. Goalkeeper Tomasz Sieradzan kept another clean sheet, demonstrating the team's defensive solidity and composure under pressure. Celtic Eagles' fluid attacking play combined with tight defending made them look unstoppable.

The win reinforced Celtic Eagles' perfect record and lifted them up the table, keeping them firmly in contention for the Cup. For The Maulers, it was a tough match, but their determination and effort throughout the match showed they have the potential to bounce back in their remaining fixtures.

Table

Team	Pld	Won	Drawn	Lost	For	Agst	Pts
Celtic Eagles (Pol)	4	4	0	0	15	2	12
The Legends (Bul)	4	4	0	0	10	3	12
Lucanos Locos (Pol)	4	2	1	1	9	7	7
Skidmarks 4Gs (Eng)	4	2	0	2	7	9	6
The Maulers (Eng)	4	1	1	2	3	9	4
JK Silvertown B (Eng)	5	1	0	4	6	12	3
Bede FC (Eng)	5	0	0	5	3	11	0