Mitre Vets A (Eng)

0

V

3

FC Tpaktop B (CIS)

Juventude Desportivo Gaia (Por)

2

V

1

FC Mahou (Eng)

AFC Shooters (Eng)

1

V

1

FC Tpaktop B (CIS)

Mitre Vets A (Eng)

2

V

4

FC Mahou (Eng)

AFC Shooters (Eng)

2

V

3

Juventude Desportivo Gaia (Por)

 

Game 6 of Group B brought together Mitre Vets FC A and FC Tpaktop B in what looked like a pivotal clash for Plate qualification. Both sides had suffered narrow defeats in their opening two fixtures, and this match presented a crucial opportunity to get off the mark and climb off the foot of the table. The two teams met in Prague last year with the CIS team winning 3-0 in the group stage before Mitre FC getting their revenge in the Plate Final.

It was FC Tpaktop B who seized control early, showing greater urgency and precision in front of goal. Konstantin Shirokov opened the scoring to settle any early nerves before Vitaly Sivolobov doubled the advantage with a composed finish. Albert Abutaliev added a third before the break, capping off a dominant first-half performance from the CIS side.

Mitre Vets FC A looked for a way back into the game in the second half, but FC Tpaktop B managed the match well, maintaining their structure and keeping a clean sheet. The 3-0 victory gave FC Tpaktop B renewed hope of progressing via the Plate route, while Mitre Vets FC A were left needing results to go their way elsewhere.

 
 
 

Game 7 of Group B brought together two in-form sides in what many viewed as a potential group decider: Juventude Desportivo Gaia and FC Mahou. Both teams came into the match with identical records—two wins, five goals scored, two conceded—highlighting just how evenly matched they were. With the group winner potentially avoiding FC Poloboc in the Cup Semi-Finals, the stakes were high.

It was the Portuguese side who edged the first half, with Daniel Videira once again proving to be the difference. His strike gave Juventude a narrow 1-0 lead at the break and took his personal tally to five goals in the tournament.

The second half lived up to expectations, offering more high-quality football. Videira added his sixth of the competition whilst FC Mahou responded through their own in-form talisman, Oliver James, who netted his fifth goal. Despite late pressure from FC Mahou, Juventude held firm to secure a vital 2-1 win and took control of Group B with one game remaining.

 
 
 

Game 8 of Group B was a tense and finely balanced affair as AFC Shooters faced FC Tpaktop B, with both teams locked on three points and chasing Plate qualification. For FC Tpaktop B, this was their final group fixture—a last chance to bolster their case for progression. AFC Shooters, with a game still to play, had a slight advantage. Both teams only needed a point to go through whilst Mitre FC Vets A watched on, hoping for a decisive result either way that could reopen the door for them.

The first half reflected the high stakes, with both sides cautious and disciplined, leading to a goalless stalemate at the break. The deadlock was eventually broken in the second period. FC Tpaktop B, with Konstantin Shirokov finding the net for the second game in succession & AFC Shooters ensured parity with their loan signing Fabio also on target in consecutive games. The 1-1 draw suited both teams, guaranteeing their places in the Plate competition and effectively eliminating Mitre FC Vets A from contention. It was a fair result on the day, and a professional job from both sides under pressure.

 
 
 

The penultimate game of Group B saw Mitre FC Vets A take on FC Mahou in what was to be the English side's final outing of the tournament. While FC Mahou were aiming to keep pressure on group leaders Juventude Desportivo Gaia, Mitre FC Vets were simply looking to finish on a positive note after a challenging campaign. Their last meeting in Prague had ended in a sobering 9-0 defeat, but this time around, Mitre Vets produced a much-improved performance that demonstrated their growth.

In a lively first half, Mitre Vets matched their more decorated opponents stride for stride. Lewis Ball and Steve Ashman both found the net to give the underdogs a real boost. FC Mahou responded through Steve Sachro and Michael Brandon, and the two sides went into the break level at 2-2, a result that spoke volumes about the effort and determination shown by Mitre Vets.

The second half saw FC Mahou's class begin to show as Oliver James continued his rich vein of form with his sixth goal of the tournament, edging his team ahead. Michael Brandon later added his second to secure a 4-2 win and keep alive hopes of winning the group—though their fate now depended on results elsewhere. For Mitre FC Vets A, it may not have been the result they wanted, but it was certainly a performance they could take pride in.

 
 
 

The final match of Group B brought together two sides with plenty still to play for. Juventude Desportivo Gaia entered the contest knowing a point would secure top spot in the group, while AFC Shooters were eyeing third place and a potentially more favourable route in the Plate competition. The English team also had the backing of FC Mahou fans, who hoped a Shooters upset might lift their own team to the summit.

As they had in each of their previous group games, Juventude turned to talisman Daniel Videira—and once again, he delivered. The prolific forward struck twice in the first half, continuing a remarkable run of form with his fourth consecutive brace. Fabio, AFC Shooters' own in-form frontman, gave his side hope with his third goal of the tournament to make it 2-1 at the break.

The second half saw more end-to-end action as both teams pushed for a result that could shape their knockout fates. Fabio added his fourth of the campaign, but Tiago Colisto's composed finish for the Portuguese side ultimately settled the contest. The 3-2 win ensured Juventude Desportivo Gaia topped Group B with a perfect record and consigned FC Mahou to second. AFC Shooters, despite a valiant effort, had to settle for fourth and a place in the Plate semi-finals.

 
 
Team
Pld
Won
Drawn
Lost
For
Agst
Pts

Juventude Desportivo Gaia (Por)

4

4

0

0

10

5

12

FC Mahou (Eng)

4

3

0

1

10

6

9

FC Tpaktop B (CIS)

4

1

1

2

5

4

4

AFC Shooters (Eng)

4

1

1

2

6

8

4

Mitre Vets A (Eng)

4

0

0

4

3

11

0

 
 
 
Group Phase
 
 
Plate Knock-out
 
Cup Knock-out
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
   
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