In the continuing drama of Group A in the 2024 Amsterdam Sevens, Ruta Uno FC from Wales faced off against Sweden's BK Manskomplex. Having endured two narrow defeats against the top two teams in the group, Ruta Uno FC were determined to secure a win to stay in contention for the knockout stages. If they could do so, they would go level with their opponents in the table. From a Swedish perspective, they could share the lead at the top of Group A (temporarily at least).

The match began with Ruta Uno FC taking control early on. Their efforts were rewarded when Liam Flaherty scored to give the Welsh side a 1-0 lead at halftime. This was a familiar position for Ruta Uno FC, having also led at the break in their previous match against the defending champions, Humble Goats. In the second half, Ruta Uno FC continued their strong performance. Craig Green extended their lead with a well-placed goal, making it 2-0. The Welsh team then capped off their impressive display with another goal from Morgan Roberts, sealing a 3-0 victory.

The final whistle confirmed the 3-0 win for Ruta Uno FC, a crucial result that provided them with three much-needed points. They were now one of three teams locked on 6 points in joint second. The victory was a significant boost to their chances of advancing to the knockout stages. BK Manskomplex, despite their efforts, were unable to find a response but were still very much in the pack.

The final match of Round 4 in Group A saw Riises Pieces take on the defending champions, Humble Goats. Riise's Pieces could join the party on 6 points if they could secure a victory in this one although the odds were stacked against them. Humble Goats had only lost 3 games out of 30 (including today) in eurofootballfives.com competition. All of those were in our Sixes event, in the Sevens they were unbeaten in 17 games.

Riises Pieces made a strong start, taking the lead with a goal from Chris Maydom. This early advantage provided a glimmer of hope for Riises Pieces as they looked to secure a valuable win. However, Humble Goats quickly responded, and Hidde Makimei equalized before halftime, making it 1-1 at the break. Still, a solid performance from the English team.

The second half saw an intense battle between the two sides, with both teams creating opportunities. Hidde Makimei, who had been instrumental in Humble Goats' previous successes, once again proved to be the key player. He scored the decisive goal in the second half, giving Humble Goats a 2-1 lead. The final whistle confirmed a 2-1 victory for Humble Goats, a result that underscores their resilience and quality as defending champions. Riises Pieces, despite a commendable effort, were unable to maintain their lead but should be proud of the performance.

This win further solidified Humble Goats' position at the top of Group A and, with their walkover to come, essentially secured the Group A win for them. It was the 3 rd time in 5 tournaments they'd topped their group.