Group B began with JCFC Seniors versus Sheffield Thursday. JCFC Seniors were strictly speaking making their debut in our tournaments but were very closely linked with the Giggs Boson team who had played in 4 previous tournaments in our events. 5 members of the squad today had played for Giggs Boson in their previous appearance at the 2021 Krakow Trophy. As a form guide, they opened up with a 3-0 win over Slovakia's GSF Drunkerz and a 5-2 win over Poland's Danish Crown. It was 3 wins out of 3 when they defeated PVDC Eindhoven 3-0. They lost their final game to Banerka 3-0 which meant 3 teams tied on 9 points at the top of Group B. Giggs Boson would finish 3rd on goal difference which meant they qualified for the Plate. In the Semi-Finals, they defeated FC Foreigntina 2-1. They met Alea Iacta Est in the Plate Final but narrowly missed out on glory, 1-0.

Today's opening opposition, Sheffield Thursday (more on them later) had impressed on their debut at the 2024 Mallorca Fives. The two teams looked pretty evenly matched in the early stages. Ultimately, defences were on top in the opening period and we reached half-time level at 0-0.

In the second half JCFC Seniors made the breakthrough with Connor Lawson scoring their first goal of the day. They were not ahead for long as captain Joe Morris scored to restore parity for Sheffield Thursday. The game would not finish level though as a Tom Killeen strike ensured JCFC Seniors would make a winning start to the tournament. Final score, 2-1.

The final match of Round 1 would be Mitre FC B versus Schindler's Assist. The latter were making their debut and had a blank canvas upon which to paint their footballing artistry. They would need to get in their stride early as Mitre FC B were unbeaten in their opening fixtures at the 2023 Barcelona Fives and the 2024 Prague Tournament.

The two teams got their tournaments underway with a lively encounter that was settled in the first half. It was a game full of energy, with both sides looking to make an early statement. The opening period saw three goals, with Mitre FC B ultimately emerging 2-1 victors thanks to a clinical brace from Ben Hughes. Gabriel Jones replied for Schindler's Assist to keep his side in the contest, but it wasn't enough to overturn the deficit.

The second half saw both teams tighten up defensively, with fewer clear-cut chances as the tempo shifted to a more measured battle. Mitre FC B managed the game well, showing composure and discipline to protect their lead and secure all three points. For Schindler's Assist, there were encouraging signs going forward, but they'll be looking to convert promise into points as the group stage progresses.