Both teams had remarkably similar records coming into the final — each had finished third in their group, posting near-identical goal tallies and goal differences. It was a reflection of how evenly matched these two squads were, and how consistent both had been throughout the day. The early stages of the final followed that pattern: measured build-up play, plenty of mutual respect, and flashes of individual brilliance as each side looked for a breakthrough without giving too much away.

It was the Skidmarks OGs who drew first blood, their talisman Richard Keeley continuing his excellent scoring form with another crucial goal to put his team 1–0 up. For a moment, it looked as though experience might see the OGs home, but the 4Gs were having none of it. Led by the unstoppable Rupert Harvey, they roared back into the contest. Harvey first levelled the scores, then put his side in front before adding two more to complete a dazzling hat-trick-plus-one. His four-goal performance turned the game on its head and powered Skidmarks 4Gs to a 4–1 victory — a remarkable turnaround in the club's first-ever veterans' final.

For the Skidmarks OGs, it was a case of close but no cigar. They had played some excellent football all tournament and could take huge pride in reaching the final. They scored freely, defended bravely, and once again showed why the Skidmarks name has become synonymous with competitive, enjoyable football across Europe. Though this one slipped away in the second half, they contributed fully to a memorable final and can leave Barcelona with their heads held high.

As for the Skidmarks 4Gs, this was a day to remember. To come from behind and win so convincingly against their clubmates showed both quality and character. Rupert Harvey's four-goal heroics will go down as one of the standout performances of the tournament, and their victory ensured the Skidmarks name was proverbially etched onto the silverware once again (although we knew that before kick-off, right?) Congratulations to Skidmarks 4Gs, Veterans Plate Champions in Barcelona 2025 — and proof, if it were ever needed, that there truly ain't no party like a Skidmarks party . (So wrong!)