It was top of the table action at the start of Round 3 as Hamid Hammers entertained Ian Todd FC. The two teams currently shared the lead in Group B on 6 points with Ian Todd FC sitting above their opponents on goal difference. If either team could secure a victory in this game they would be red hot favourites to qualify for the Cup. A draw would not be the worst result in the world with two games to go.

Hamid Hammers were representing Scotland in this tournament and our apologies to them for putting them down as English in the pre-tour programme – is there a bigger insult for a Scottish team? It has been a long time since we've had Scottish success in a eurofootballfives.com tournament. We have to go back to 2008 when Edinburgh's Red Light Runners were victorious in the Krakow Trophy and also back to 2008 for the last time a Scottish team reached a Cup Final – also Red Light Runners at the 2008 Barca Fives.

Hamid Hammers looked like they could be the team to bring more success for Scotland as they produced a stunning first half display. Ian Todd FC had only conceded twice so far today but their defence was breached three times in the first half alone here. Ian Todd FC were to score themselves and keep themselves in the hunt at 3-1.

After the break Hamid Hammers extended their lead to 4-1 as they secured all three points and sole occupancy of top spot. There was a brace each for Nick Ghamgoasar and Dan Paterson. Jon Norman scored for the third game in a row for Ian Todd FC – alas for him and his team-mates it was only to be a consolation on this occasion.

Game #9 of Group B was Cheesefake versus We Pay People. At the start of Round 3 it was the teams in 6th versus 4th on Pitch B.

Both of these teams had found it difficult on the pitch so far this morning with Cheesefake suffering 1-0 and 6-0 defeats. They needed a result here to avoid being cut adrift at the foot of the Group B table. We Pay People were faring better in the table with 3 points to their name although that was the walkover win. On the field they had suffered a 6-3 loss to SC Sylt.

A win here could well change the fortunes for either team and it was We Pay People who hit the front here. Tom Reurts scored twice to put the Dutch team in the ascendency at the break.

After the interval, We Pay People went from strength to strength with Tom Reurts scoring another two goals in the second period. There was also two goals for Zachario to add to his strike in the previous game.

If there was a consolation for Cheesefake it was that they broke their tournament duck. Gary Hignett was the man with the golden touch as he scored both Cheesefake goals. Final score, 6-2.