Results
 

Mitre FC A (Eng)

0

V

2

Eltham International (Eng)

Fylde FC Old Boys (Eng)

1*

V

1

Flying High (Eng)

* Fylde FC Old Boys (Eng) won 3-1 on penalties.
 

We were down to our final 4 teams in the Plate competition. The first Semi-Final would see Mitre FC A versus Eltham International. This would be an intriguing contest between two teams who had competed at Cup level in 2024 so represented a high quality line-up. Mitre FC A could not have got much closer to glory in Prague last year finishing 2 nd . They did know how to get over the line in the Plate though as they proved at the 2023 Barcelona Fives when they powered to the Plate victory to lift the coveted trophy.

With the match underway, tt was Eltham International who struck first, continuing their solid form from the group stage. A familiar name was once again on the scoresheet – Stefano Chagas. He gave his team a 1-0 lead at the break with a composed finish. In the second half, Chagas doubled the advantage to seal a 2-0 victory and book Eltham International's place in the Plate Final. The forward was in electric form, taking his personal tournament tally to eight goals. That haul not only propelled his team to the final but also marked a new personal best – surpassing the seven goals he scored at the 2024 Mallorca Fives.

We also want to give a big shout out to Eltham International's disciplined defence. Mitre FC A had some potent goalscorers in their own ranks with Sam Pagano and Joseph Atunrase amongst the goals today (and in Prague and Barcelona) but Tony Martinez and his defence kept them at bay. A strong defence and Chagas' clinical touch in front of goal have made Eltham International a force in the Plate competition. With confidence high and their star striker firing, they'll fancy their chances of lifting silverware.

We must admit, we felt Mitre FC A were favourites to life a second Plate title before the Quarter-Finals kicked off but it was not to be. We'd like to thank Mitre FC for supporting our tournaments again here in Porto.

 
 
 

The second Plate Semi-Final would see Fylde FC Old Boys versus Flying High. Fylde FC Old Boys were aiming to reach a third Plate Final in our events. Flying High had reached the Plate for the third time in their history and this Semi-Final equalled the furthest stage they had reached (equal with the 2016 Riga Tournament). Could they go one step further and reach the Plate Final for the first time?

These two teams hadmet earlier in the day and on that occasion it was a relatively comfortable 3-0 win for Fylde FC Old Boys (Nathaniel Smithies x2, Michael Fee). As with the Quarter-Final, Fylde FC Old Boys were looking for a repeat victory against a team who was gunning for revenge against them. We also had a familiar tale whereby Fylde FC Old Boys found themselves trailing at the break. Aaron Brookes was the man on target that gave Flying High a crucial lead and just one half of football away from the final. Fylde FC Old Boys had recovered from 2-0 down in the Quarters and they were to recover again here. Ramzy Elftesi had scored the equalizer in the previous round and he was to repeat the feat here. There was remarkable symmetry on display. The match would finish 1-1 and so we had a penalty shootout for the second time today.

This was a first penalty shootout for Flying High in our events and the first for Fylde FC Old Boys since about 45 minutes ago. Fylde FC Old Boys would strike first and Michael Fee got them off to the perfect start, 1-0. Andrew Ford had 4 goals in the tournament and was on target to level it up at 1-1. Ramzy Elftesi put Fylde FC Old Boys 2-1 up as they stuck with the penalty lineup that had proved successful in the last round. Jacob Lovely was next man up for Flying High but he failed to score and Fylde FC Old Boys were one kick away from the final.

A change to the order meant Billy Crow stepping forward instead of Nathaniel Smithies but it mattered not as Crow was successful in finding the back of the net. Fylde FC Old Boys were proving to be maestros at spot kicks and they advanced to a second successive Plate Final.

For Flying High it was a case of close but no cigar. They could not have come much closer to reaching that first European final. Hopefully this experience will put them in good stead to get over the line next time.

 
 
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