With Shock Soc ½ struggling in Group A, the onus was on Shock Soc 0.5 to carry the flag for the Newcastle Uni boys. They opened group B against Sporting Lesbians who were making their debut in eurofootballfives competition. That said, the Sporting Lesbians did boast Martin Thompson amongst their ranks who competed for the Fighting Pukekos in the 2007 Prague Masters.

The game proved to be a closely fought affair with Shock Soc edging proceedings. Sporting Lesbians found it tough to get into their stride and adjust to the format of the games. Shock Soc 0.5 took full advantage with goals from Paul Ellwood, Steve Bryden and Andrew Hardcastle completed victory whilst Mike Shaw and Martin Thompson opened their personal accounts for the Sporting Lesbians.

The second fixture in Group B saw an all Polish tie between Atlant Opole who travelled down to Krakow on the morning of the tournament against local side, Barbakan. There were goals aplenty as the supporters next to pitch A were treated to a 6 goal thriller and the first hat-trick of the tournament from Dariusz Chocel. The Atlant Opole captain opened the scoring before Jazienicki made it two and Chocel added two more to complete his hat-trick. The drive down from Opole proving very worthwhile. Barbakan were by no means outclassed and showed enough metal to prove they will be contenders in this tournament. Goals from Roman Piszczick and Pawel Jrowski were not enough on this occasion though.

Shock Soc 0.5 could not emulate their first game victory as they were swept aside by an Atlant Opole side who were beginning to take Group B by the scruff of the neck. The goals were shared around the Polish side with Majersfeld, Kowalski, Bucki and Krol all finding the net in a comfortable 4-0 victory.

Sporting Lesbians were hoping to put the disappointment of the first game behind them as they took on Barbakan of Poland. The signs were good in the first-half as the English side took the lead through Martin Thompson. They should have had the chance to increase this lead from the penalty spot shortly before half-time when, what can only be described as a rugby tackle, on Martin Thompson in the penalty area was missed by the referee who waved play-on. A 1-0 lead at half-time was positive but vulnerable and the cushion of a second goal would have proved invaluable. The Sporting Lesbians held on until mid-way through the second half when Mike Shaw gave away a free kick on the edge of the area. Keeper Gary Fooks had no chance though when Dariusz Ksiazizy fired in a thunderbolt of a free-kick. The goal gave the local team hope and the momentum had now changed. Dariusz Ksiazizy scoring a second, and the winner, against the hard working Lesbians.

The final group matches kicked off simultaneously with a top versus bottom clash between Atlant Opole against Sporting Lesbians. The game went with the form-book as Atlant Opole cruised to victory with their second hat-trick hero in three games. This time the honour went to Jazienicki whose three goals took his tally for the tournament to four. The only bright-spot for the Sporting Lesbians was on a personal note who kept up his run of scoring in every game so far. Alas, it was merely a consolation as Atlant Opole finished the game as 6-1 winners to secure top spot.

On pitch B, there was a winner takes all game between Shock Soc and Barbakan. The winner would clinch a place in the Cup. Barbakan knew a draw would be enough as they held the superior goal difference. A draw was never on the cards though as a hat-trick from Macias followed by two more goals from Ksiazizy meant a 5-0 win for Barbakan.

The result ensured both Polish teams would progress to the Cup whilst Shock Soc and Sporting Lesbians would take their place in the Plate.

 
Results

Shock Soc 0.5 (Eng)

3

v

2

Sporting Lesbians (Eng)

Atlant Opole (Pol)

4

v

2

Barbakan (Pol)

Shock Soc 0.5 (Eng)

0

v

4

Atlant Opole (Pol)

Sporting Lesbians (Eng)

1

v

2

Barbakan (Pol)

Shock Soc 0.5 (Eng)
0
v
5
Barbakan (Pol)
Sporting Lesbians (Eng)
1
v
6
Atlant Opole (Pol)
Table
Team
Pld
Won
Drawn
Lost
For
Agst
Pts
Atlant Opole (Pol)
3
3
0
0
14
3
9
Barbakan (Pol)
3
2
0
1
9
5
6
Shock Soc 0.5 (Eng)
3
1
0
2
3
11
3
Sporting Lesbians (Eng)
3
0
0
3
4
11
0
 
Proceed to

Back to

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

   
©Copyright 2006 | eurofootballfives.com
site disclaimer | contact us