Group A started the days proceedings with the opening pairings of CSF2 versus AFC Politicio and Hutnik Krakow Old Boys versus Shock Soc 1/2. The Cobalt Silver Foxes are veterans of both the 2007 Krakow Trophy and 2007 Prague Trophy brought much experience to the game whilst AFC Politico were making their eurofootballfives debut. It was the new rookies that drew first blood though as they took an early 1-0 lead through Martin Key which looked like earning them the first 3 points of the competition. It was not to be though as Tim Judd was put through to finish sweetly with his left foot to equalize and earn CSF2 a very creditable draw against a strong AFC Politico.

The Hutnik Krakow Old Boys had problems on the day and would not arrive until the knock-out stage of the tournament. This meant that they conceded a 3-0 walkover to each of their group opponents. This saw Shock Soc ½ topping the group without kicking a ball in anger.

Shock Soc were another team returning to Krakow following their debut in 2007 dividing their teams into two squads of equal ability. Shock Soc ½ did kick-off their campaign on the field of play in the next match against AFC Politco. Whilst performing admirably they could not fend off the challenge of a determined AFC Politico. AFC Politico picking up their first victory of the competition with goals from Ed Turner, Ben Taylor and Dan Taylor. Paul Winterbourne scoring for Shock Soc ½ in what proved to be a consolation. In the other game, CSF2 collected the 3 walkover points to head the group.

With AFC Politico taking 3 points against Hutnik Krakow Old Boys to confirm their place in the Cup competition, CSF2 and Shock Soc ½ were in a straight fight to see who would qualify for the Cup and who would have to settle for the Plate. CSF2 held the advantage knowing that avoiding defeat would guarantee qualification whilst Shock Soc ½ knew only a win was good enough. The two sides met in the group stages 12 months ago and on that occasion Shock Soc ran out 3-2 winners. This year roles were reversed and CSF2 edged out their rivals 2-1 thanks to a brace from Michael Ofori. Ofori, a newcomer to the CSF squad, quickly ingratiating himself to his team-mates with the goals that sent the CSF through to the Cup Competition. CSF2 were, in theory, the weaker of the two CSF squads. When CSF stalwart Bobby Gill was asked if he was impressed with the team's performance his response was simply, “Impressed? I'm amazed”

The day was not over for Shock Soc ½ though as they qualified for the Plate competition with all still to play for.