The
first game on Pitch B in Group B was Alea Iacta
Est versus Sporting Armada.
Alea
Iacta Est were victorious here in Krakow in
2022. They made a superb start with 3-0 wins
over Bure Park Seniors and Podgorze. It got
even better when they defeated FC Dad's Club,
7-1. They ended the group campaign with a 2-1
defeat to Thursday Veterans. It meant 3 teams
were locked on 9 points but Alea Iacta Est had
the best goal difference and claimed the Group
B victory. They drew Galbarnia in the Semi-Finals
and secured a superb 3-1 victory to set up an
all-Poland Cup Final versus Thursday Veterans.
Alea Iacta Est went 2-0 up before finding themselves
3-2 down. They recovered to level the match
at 3-3 and then secure a last gasp winner to
take the title, 4-3.
Their
opponents, Sporting Armada, represented tough
opponents as they'd reached a Cup Final in our
events before (more on that later). Sporting
Armada kicked off their Group B campaign in
Krakow with a solid 2-0 victory over Alea Iacta
Est. The match was well-contested, but Sporting
Armada's efficiency in front of goal proved
the difference.
Ethan
McCreight opened the scoring in the first half
with a composed finish, putting Sporting Armada
1-0 up and giving them the early advantage.
Alea Iacta Est battled hard to get back into
the game, but Sporting Armada's defence remained
resolute, keeping their opponents at bay as
Paul Oliver kept a clean sheet.
In
the second half, Matt Horlock doubled Sporting
Armada's lead, securing the win. His goal capped
off a well-executed performance, leaving Alea
Iacta Est with little chance to mount a comeback.
Sporting Armada's organized play and clinical
finishing ensured a strong start to their tournament
with a 2-0 victory.
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