As teams entered their third matches of the tournament, attention on Pitch C turned to an important Group B clash between Sheffield Thursday Blue of England and Spanish leaders Arenal. Arenal had made a flawless start to the competition with two victories, four goals scored and, crucially, none conceded. Sheffield Thursday Blue, meanwhile, had bounced back impressively from their opening defeat to Eltham International by recording a convincing 6-1 victory in their previous fixture. Sitting amongst a cluster of teams tied on points behind the leaders, the English side knew this match could play a major role in shaping their qualification hopes.

The opening half produced a competitive and closely fought encounter with very little separating the two sides. Sheffield Thursday Blue looked determined to test Arenal's defensive record, while the Spanish side continued to display the organisation and composure that had underpinned their excellent start to the tournament. Ultimately, just one goal separated the teams before the break, and it came from Santi Soler, who scored for the second consecutive game to give Arenal a narrow 1-0 advantage.

At half-time, the Spanish side still had not conceded a single goal in the tournament.

That impressive defensive record finally came to an end early in the second half when Sheffield Thursday Blue struck back. Daniel Easton, fresh from his hat-trick heroics in the previous match, continued his strong form by levelling the scores at 1-1. The English side suddenly looked capable of taking valuable points from the group leaders and pushed forward with renewed belief. However, Arenal once again demonstrated why they sat top of the table. Jose Gonzalez followed Soler's example by scoring in his second consecutive game, restoring the Spanish advantage at 2-1. From there, Arenal defended resolutely and refused to allow Sheffield Thursday Blue another route back into the contest.

At full-time, Arenal celebrated a hard-earned 2-1 victory that maintained their perfect start and extended their lead at the top of Group B. Three wins from three, combined with a strong defensive record and consistent goalscoring form, underlined their credentials as one of the standout teams in the tournament so far. Sheffield Thursday Blue, despite the defeat, could take plenty of encouragement from a spirited performance against the leaders. They remained provisionally second in the table, although the teams around them still held games in hand as the battle for qualification intensified.

Group B continued with Wentworth Arms B preparing to take the field for their third match of the tournament. It had been a difficult start for the English side, who had suffered heavy defeats of 6-1 and 5-0 in their opening two fixtures. Unfortunately for them, the challenge did not get any easier as they came up against group leaders Arenal. The Spanish side had been flawless so far, winning all three of their matches and establishing themselves as one of the strongest teams in the competition. This would be Arenal's final group game and represented their last opportunity to add further points to an already impressive tally.

The mathematics were straightforward for the Spanish side. A draw would guarantee the Group B title, while a victory would secure top spot in emphatic fashion with a perfect 100% record. Wentworth Arms B, meanwhile, were looking to halt the momentum of the group leaders and build some confidence ahead of the knockout stages. However, the game quickly began to follow the form book. Hector Guinot opened the scoring for Arenal before Fran Ruvuelta doubled the advantage with his second goal of the tournament. Santi Soler then continued his excellent form by scoring for the third game in succession to make it 3-0 and cap a dominant first-half display from the Spanish outfit.

Arenal maintained their control after the break and showed no signs of easing off. Alex Pesset added a fourth goal as the pressure on Wentworth Arms B continued to mount. Santi Soler then struck again to score his fourth goal of the competition and complete a comprehensive 5-0 victory. Throughout the contest, Arenal looked composed in possession, clinical in front of goal and organised defensively, further underlining why they had emerged as one of the standout teams of the group stage.

At the final whistle, Arenal celebrated a fourth consecutive victory that confirmed them as Group B champions with a perfect record. Four wins from four, combined with impressive attacking football and defensive solidity, made them fully deserving winners of the group and a team that others would now fear in the knockout rounds. For Wentworth Arms B, it was another difficult result, leaving them with three defeats from three matches. However, they still had one fixture remaining and would hope to use that opportunity to gain some momentum and confidence ahead of the knockout phase.

The penultimate game of Group B saw Sheffield Thursday Blue face Riises Pieces in a match with significant implications for the qualification picture. Riises Pieces arrived in excellent form, having won their last two matches and knowing that a draw would likely be enough to secure their place in the Cup competition. Sheffield Thursday Blue's campaign had been more inconsistent, with an opening defeat followed by a strong response and then a narrow, competitive performance against group leaders Arenal. On paper, it had all the ingredients for a tight encounter, particularly with both sides still having plenty to play for in the final standings.

Riises Pieces, however, quickly imposed themselves on the contest and showed exactly why they had built such momentum in recent games. Their attacking rhythm and confidence in possession caused problems from the outset, and it was Dan Willoughby who once again proved decisive. He opened the scoring before striking again to put his side firmly in control, continuing a superb personal run of form. Sheffield Thursday Blue struggled to contain the movement and sharpness of the attacking pair, and Riises Pieces capitalised on their dominance as Willoughby went on to complete his hat-trick, taking his tournament tally to six goals.

Alongside him, Liam O'Doherty also continued his excellent recent scoring run. Having been influential in previous matches, he added further control to the performance and eventually got his reward with a goal of his own. His finish sealed a convincing 4-0 victory, reflecting Riises Pieces' growing authority as the group stage progressed. Sheffield Thursday Blue, for all their effort, were unable to find a breakthrough against a well-organised and confident opponent, as Riises Pieces maintained control from start to finish.

At full-time, Riises Pieces confirmed second place in Group B with nine points from a possible 12, scoring 12 goals and conceding just twice across their campaign. It was an impressive performance, combining defensive discipline with an attacking cutting edge, and arguably their strongest showing in a eurofootballfives tournament to date. Sheffield Thursday Blue, meanwhile, remained in third position for the moment, although with results elsewhere still to be decided, they could yet slip down the table. Either way, their path was now set for Plate competition as they prepared for the knockout phase.

The final game of Group B saw Eltham International take on Wentworth Arms B in a match that carried significant knockout implications, particularly for the ‘home' side. Eltham International began the day in fourth place but still held their fate in their own hands, knowing that a draw could lift them into third, while a victory would give them a strong chance of finishing as one of the best third-placed teams across the groups. Wentworth Arms B, meanwhile, arrived having endured a difficult campaign, conceding heavily in earlier matches but still with an opportunity to restore pride in their final outing. With Group B finely balanced in terms of qualification permutations, the stakes remained high despite the contrasting form of both sides.

The opening half proved to be a tense and cautious affair, with neither side able to break the deadlock despite periods of pressure. Eltham International were unable to convert their chances. Wentworth Arms B defended with improved organisation compared to previous matches and succeeded in frustrating their opponents. As a result, the teams went into half-time locked at 0-0, with everything still to play for in the second period.

The breakthrough eventually arrived after the restart, and it was Eltham International who struck first. Tony Martinez opened the scoring to give his side a crucial advantage, before Thomas Quinton added a second to put them firmly on course for victory. That second goal proved especially important in the context of qualification, as goal difference and goals scored were expected to play a decisive role in determining the best third-placed finishers. Wentworth Arms B did manage to respond through Sam Bagshaw, reducing the deficit and scoring their second goal of the day, but they were unable to find an equaliser as Eltham International managed the closing stages effectively.

At full-time, Eltham International secured a 2-1 victory, a result that proved enough to lift them into third place in the group. Crucially, they also finished as the second-best third-placed team across the groups, edging qualification on goals scored after finishing level on goal difference with The Vic FC. For Wentworth Arms B, it was a narrow defeat in a difficult campaign, but their improved second-half performance offered some encouragement as they turned their attention to the Plate competition.