We were now past the halfway point in Group A as we entered Round 5. We had 8th versus 6th on Pitch A as Retainers Academy entertained PMPCAR. Retainers Academy were currently 6 points away from the Cup qualification places with 9 points to play for so it looked a tall order for them to progress. For PMPCAR the Cup was in easier reach as they sat just 2 points off the current team in 4th. The Portuguese could move up into fourth position with a win here.

Retainers Academy were yet to put a point on the board so far but in their previous game against Portuguese opposition they fared pretty well. Against Indoorsoccer it was a narrow 1-0 defeat – a respectable score against a team who had won 4 from 4.

They were to find themselves trailing to Portuguese opposition again when PMPCAR moved ahead through Pedro Domingos. There was to be joy for Retainers Academy though as Alex Vacher equalized to open his team's account for the day and peg their opposition back to 1-1.

For much of this game it then looked like Retainers Academy would earn their first point or possibly win it as they had a couple of decent efforts on goal. However, PMPCAR were pushing for the victory and their extra possession/territory told as they produced a winner in the latter stages. Pedro Domingos was the man on target again.

It was tough on Retainers Academy but PMPCAR would not care as they moved up to fourth place – although their rivals did have a game in hand on them.

Barrymoore's Swimming Club had started the day off well with 4 wins out of 4. So far through this report we have drawn parallels with their Barcelona Fives campaign last year which was equally impressive. At this stage, Barrymoore's Swimming Club would probably want the parallels to end as they only picked up 1 point from 9 at the end of their Group D campaign in Barca.

A win here for Barrymoore's would mark their best ever start to one of our tournaments but also open up a 3 point lead on Indoorsoccer and put the pressure on their Portuguese opponents. Barrymoore's opponents were Cruz Del Sur B who were down in 7 th position. This looked like a home win for the Pools coupon.

The game went with the form book and Barrymoore's Swimming Club never looked in any danger of not picking up another three points. Bobby Troulis scored his third of the tournament to set them on their way. A Richie Murphy double helped open up a 3-0 lead before Cruz Del Sur B's fate was sealed as Jason James made it 4-0.

Indoorsoccer had just witnessed Barrymoore's Swimming Club retain their 100% record by going 5 wins out of 5. Indoorsoccer had the opportunity to match them if they could take their 5th win of the tournament. In their way stood ADP Netherlands and it would not be an easy task against the Dutch.

ADP Netherlands were experiencing an upsurge in form. Having lost their first 2 games they had responded with 2 wins and carried some momentum into this fixture. It was the Portuguese who broke the deadlock though as Bruno Sousa scored his second of the tournament.

At this stage everything looked good for Indoorsoccer but it was not to last. Remco Nijland had scored in each of the last two games and he was to make it three games in a row. His goal made it 1-1 as the Dutch were back on level terms.

When the final whistle blew the teams were still level at 1-1 and had to settle for a point each. Only time would tell if this was 1 point gained or 2 points dropped.

Game 20 of Group A was Brewin Dolphin versus Leave It FC. With Indoorsoccer being held to a draw in the previous fixture, Brewin Dolphin had the chance to close the gap on the Portuguese team in second place to just 1 point with a win. A win would also take them to within 3 points of the summit.

Leave It FC had been competitive throughout the day as their level goal difference (5 goals scored, 5 goals against) would testify. A return of 4 points from 12 was probably a bit harsh on them and they had arguably deserved more for their efforts to date.

It was Brewin Dolphin who made the initial breakthrough in this one and it was a sensational strike. Jason Ryan stepped up to hit a bullet free-kick to put his side 1-0 up. In the “live” league table Brewin Dolphin were up to 12 points with a 5 point gap to those behind. If it stayed this way it certainly looked like a 3 horse race for the Group A title.

Leave It FC had other ideas though. Rotimi Ibironke scored a hat-trick in the opening fixture and he was to add to his tally here. First of all he bagged an equalizer and then he scored a late winner. It was a stunning comeback from Leave It FC which pulled Brewin Dolphin back into the chasing pack. It hauled Leave It FC up to a 4-team share of 4th place.