2024 Amsterdam Fives 5-a-side Football Tournament Tour Report Group B Round 3

Results

Hobbema's (Ned)	4	V	2	VK Dons (Eng)
Hosting Threesams (Eng)	2	V	1	Argon'ze B (Fra)
AFC Blue Boys (Pol)	1	V	3	Hobbema's (Ned)

Round 3 began with Hobbema's and VK Dons on pitch 2. Both teams were locked on 3 points although VK Dons had a game in hand. The stakes were high, as a win for either side could see them join AFC Blue Boys at the top of the table.

VK Dons took the early lead through William Hick, setting the tone for an intense encounter. However, Hobbema's quickly responded, with Jasper van Bremen equalizing to make it 1-1. Tjarno Baart then put Hobbema's ahead, giving them a 2-1 lead by halftime.

The second half saw Hobbema's extend their lead, with Jasper van Bremen scoring his second goal of the match to make it 3-1. VK Dons fought back, with Scott Harrington finding the net to reduce the deficit to 3-2, keeping the game on a knife-edge.

In the closing stages, Rik Antone scored a crucial goal for Hobbema's, clinching a 4-2 victory and securing all three points. The win saw Hobbema's climb up the table, joining AFC Blue Boys at the top with a solid performance. VK Dons, despite their spirited efforts, fell short in this encounter but still have a game in hand to potentially recover and make their mark in the group.

Round 3 continued with Hosting Threesams against Argon'ze B. Both teams were vying to advance their claims for a place in the knockout phase. The match began with Hosting Threesams in 6th place and Argon'ze B in 5th, making this an important encounter for both sides to climb the table.

Hosting Threesams struck first, with Oliver Cobb giving them an early lead. The French team responded through Matthieu Schincariol, who equalised to make it 1-1. However, Oliver Cobb was on target again, restoring Hosting Threesams' lead and making it 2-1 by halftime.

The second half was marked by a lack of goals, with both teams battling hard but unable to find the back of the net. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory for Hosting Threesams, who moved up to joint 4th place but remained 5th on goal difference.

The win was a crucial boost for Hosting Threesams' hopes of advancing to the knockout phase, as they demonstrated resilience and the ability to secure a vital victory in a tight contest. Argon'ze B, despite their efforts, were unable to overturn the deficit and will need to regroup and push for better results in their upcoming matches.

The ninth game of Group B was a pivotal clash between joint table-toppers AFC Blue Boys (Poland) and Hobbema's (Netherlands). Both teams had been in excellent form, and a win for either side would boost their chances of Cup qualification.

Hobbema's struck first, with Oliver Rifai opening the scoring. However, AFC Blue Boys responded swiftly, with Karol Stachowicz finding the net to level the score at 1-1 by halftime. The second half saw a twist of fate for AFC Blue Boys when an unfortunate own goal by Jaroslaw Skowronski, a veteran of all eight of AFC Blue Boys' eurofootballfives.com appearances, put Hobbema's 2-1 up. Despite their efforts to claw back into the game, AFC Blue Boys found themselves on the back foot.

Oliver Rifai sealed the victory for Hobbema's with his second goal of the match, bringing the final score to 3-1. The win propelled Hobbema's ahead in the group standings, taking a significant step towards Cup qualification.

AFC Blue Boys, despite their previous big wins, were unable to overcome Hobbema's in this crucial encounter and will need to regroup and strategize for their remaining matches. Hobbema's, with this important victory, solidified their position as strong contenders in Group B.

Table

Team	Pld	Won	Drawn	Lost	For	Agst	Pts
Hobbema's (Ned)	4	3	0	1	13	10	9
AFC Blue Boys (Pol)	3	2	0	1	11	6	6
Mironeers (Ned)	3	1	1	1	8	9	4
VK Dons (Eng)	2	1	0	1	8	5	3
Hosting Threesams (Eng)	3	1	0	2	7	12	3
Argon'ze B (Fra)	3	0	1	2	5	10	1

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