For the fourteenth time in eurofootballfives.com history we had a Trophy competition to supplement our traditional Cup and Plate competitions. This was the ninth time we had a 24-team event in addition to 25-team (x3) and 32-team (x2) events. This was a great opportunity for the teams finishing 5th and 6th in the morning group phase to turn their fortunes around and walk away with a trophy.

The Rain Dragons would have a bye as Michael Collins withdrew on the eve of the tournament. They would be joined by Retainers Academy and Rubidium Loftus Cheek due to 2 more withdrawals (The Funky Shepherds, TomTom United) at the end of the group phase. That left us with Team Beefcake versus Wonder Vision.

Following a difficult morning in terms of results, Wonder Vision transformed their performance here. They were yet to score in the tournament today but they went goal crazy against Team Beefcake. James Elderton scored their first of the day. Calum Millar soon made it 2-0. It wasn't long before Joe Thomas made it 3-0. Chris Fajer extended the lead to 4-0. Calum Millar and James Elderton then each scored their second of the game to make it 6-0.

It was clear that Wonder Vision were heading through to the next round but it was Team Beefcake who had the final say. Danny Ryan scored arguably the goal of the tournament with a right foot volley which was drilled low into the bottom corner. Some sceptics thought he was actually trying to backheel – or are they just rumours?