Welcome
to the 2024 Amsterdam Sixes, marking the sixth
edition of this prestigious tournament (and our
23rd in Amsterdam overall). Once again, this ever-popular
event has sold out. Under a glorious sunny sky,
the teams gathered to compete in what promised
to be a thrilling day of football. With a history
of exciting matches and memorable moments, the
Amsterdam Sixes continues to be a highlight of
our football calendar, offering fans and players
alike a chance to experience the best of the European
touring football in a truly festive atmosphere.
Let the games begin!
The
roll call of winners, with the Cup Final results,
reads:
2017:
Toros (Ned) 1-1 TEDO3 (Ned). Toros won
4-3 on penalties.
2018:
CIS Committee (Blr) 3-0 Cheesecake FC
(Eng)
2019:
Kavlow (Eng) 5-2 ZVC Indoor Gent (Bel)
2022:
Ball Bashers (Eng) 1-0 Humble Goats (Ned)
2023:
Summerhouse (Ned) 0-0 The Shepherd's
Arms (Wal). Summerhouse won 2-0 on penalties.
Today
we had 3x teams representing England and 9x team
representing our hosts, the Netherlands. Who would
be holding the coveted trophy aloft at around
18.00 this evening?
The
first two challengers to get us underway in Group
A on Pitch 4 this year would be an exciting match
between two debutants; Los Perros (Ned) versus
Don Lowe's Dudes (Eng). The home side made an
impressive start, taking the lead in the first
half through Josh Taxery's precise finish, giving
them a 1-0 advantage at halftime.
In
the second half, Los Perros began to dominate
the game. Cliff Herder doubled their lead with
a well-placed shot, showcasing the team's growing
confidence. Wesley Donkers then sealed the victory
with a clinical strike, making it 3-0. Despite
their best efforts, Don Lowe's Dudes were unable
to break down Los Perros' solid defence.
The
final whistle confirmed a 3-0 win for Los Perros,
a dream start for the Dutch team in their debut
match. This commanding performance sets a high
bar for the rest of their tournament campaign,
while Don Lowe's Dudes will be looking to bounce
back in their next fixture.
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