Results
 

Arenal (Spa)

0

V

1

RAF (Por)

Ecuador 100% (Ecu)

4

v

2

Wentworth Arms A (Eng)

 
 

The first Cup Semi-Final brought together Arenal and RAF in a compelling Spain versus Portugal encounter, with both sides arriving in excellent form. Arenal had been one of the standout teams of the tournament, winning all five of their matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding just once, underlining their balance between attacking flair and defensive solidity. RAF, meanwhile, had taken a more uneven route into the semi-finals with three wins from five, but their experience in reaching finals in previous tournaments made them a dangerous opponent despite their inconsistent group stage record. With both sides confident in their ability, a tightly contested affair was expected.

The first half was a tactical battle, with RAF gradually gaining control after an even opening spell. Arenal's usually prolific attack found it difficult to break down a well-organised Portuguese defence, while RAF began to look increasingly threatening on the counter. The breakthrough eventually came for RAF through Diogo Goncalves, who gave his side a crucial 1-0 lead. Despite Arenal's impressive attacking record coming into the match, they were unable to respond before half-time, leaving RAF narrowly ahead at the break.

In the second half, Arenal pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but RAF remained disciplined and compact defensively. Every attack from the Spanish side was met with resistance, as RAF limited clear chances and controlled the key moments of the match. Arenal's usually free-scoring forward line struggled to find rhythm against a defence that rose to the occasion when it mattered most.

At full-time, RAF held firm to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory and book their place in the Cup Final. It was a notable result given Arenal's dominant tournament form up to that point, and a testament to RAF's experience and game management in knockout football. For Arenal, it was a rare setback in an otherwise excellent campaign, as they exited at the semi-final stage despite having been one of the most impressive teams in the competition.

 
 
 

The second Cup Semi-Final saw Ecuador 100% face Wentworth Arms A for a place in the final against RAF, with both sides carrying strong momentum into the tie. Ecuador arrived with a formidable record in the competition, having consistently been among the tournament's most dominant teams in recent years and aiming for a fourth title in five seasons. Wentworth Arms A, meanwhile, were enjoying their best-ever run in Mallorca, reaching the semi-finals for the first time after an impressive 2-1 win over Deportivo Dooradoyle in the previous round. Although Ecuador had previously beaten Wentworth Arms B heavily in 2024, this A-team encounter was expected to be a far more competitive contest.

The match began with Ecuador 100% quickly asserting their attacking authority, as they so often had throughout the tournament. Kennet opened the scoring to give the South Americans an early advantage, before Estiven Lastra added his 11th goal of the day to double the lead before half-time. Wentworth Arms A worked hard to stay in the contest, but Ecuador's movement and finishing quality ensured they went into the break firmly in control at 2-0.

After the restart, Ecuador looked to have settled the tie when Lastra struck again to make it 3-0, seemingly putting the game beyond reach. However, Wentworth Arms A responded with real resilience, led by Phil King, who continued his outstanding scoring run with his seventh goal of the tournament to reduce the deficit to 3-1. He struck again soon after to make it 3-2, setting up a tense final phase as the English side pushed for an equaliser that would have forced penalties.

Ultimately, Ecuador's quality in key moments proved decisive, and Estiven Lastra once again delivered when his team needed him most, scoring his 13th goal of the day to restore the two-goal cushion at 4-2. That strike effectively sealed the contest, sending Ecuador 100% through to the final after a high-quality and fiercely competitive semi-final. Wentworth Arms A exited the tournament with pride after their best-ever Mallorca campaign, having pushed one of the competition's strongest sides further than most, while Ecuador advanced to another final in their quest for more silverware.

 
 
 
 
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