The first Plate Semi-Final paired The Vic FC against Sheffield Thursday Blue in what looked an evenly balanced contest. The Vic FC had earned a bye through the quarter-final stage after finishing third in Group C, giving them valuable time to rest and recover ahead of the knockout rounds. Their group campaign had produced two wins and two defeats, including a solid 2-0 victory over Sheffield Thursday Navy. Sheffield Thursday Blue, meanwhile, had gathered momentum at exactly the right time. After finishing fourth in Group B, they stormed into the semi-finals with an emphatic 6-0 victory over Sutton on Tour and arrived full of confidence.

With a place in the Plate Final at stake, both teams approached the game cautiously in the opening stages. Chances were limited as the two defences stayed compact and disciplined throughout the first half. Sheffield Thursday Blue had shown impressive attacking firepower in the previous round, while The Vic FC had demonstrated resilience and organisation throughout the day. Neither side could find the crucial breakthrough before the interval and the teams went into half-time locked together at 0-0.

The second half followed a similar pattern with both teams battling hard but refusing to give anything away defensively. However, despite the effort and intensity from both sides, the deadlock remained unbroken at full-time. A tense penalty shootout would now decide which team progressed to the Plate Final.

In the shootout, The Vic FC held their nerve superbly. Johnny Lappert confidently converted their first penalty before Harry Bradford followed suit to maintain their perfect record from the spot. Sheffield Thursday Blue, by contrast, endured heartbreak. Sam Morris and Daniel Easton, who had combined for nine goals during the tournament, were both unable to find the net from twelve yards. The Vic FC emerged 2-0 winners on penalties and celebrated a hard-fought route into the Plate Final after a fiercely contested semi-final encounter.

The second Plate Semi-Final brought together Morocco Team and Sheffield Thursday Navy, with the prize of a final against The Vic FC on the line. These two sides had already met during the group stage in a heated 1-1 draw that also featured two red cards, a reminder of how competitive and occasionally feisty their previous encounter had been. Sheffield Thursday Navy arrived full of confidence after finally securing their first win of the tournament in the quarter-finals, while Morocco Team came into the tie with two wins, one draw and two defeats, having already shown they could be defensively solid but occasionally lacking a cutting edge.

Morocco Team started the brighter and struck first through El Mehdi Bhougaba, who gave them a 1-0 lead in the opening half with a composed finish. That goal reflected their growing confidence in the tournament, particularly in their ability to compete against physically strong opposition. However, Sheffield Thursday Navy responded well and showed real character to fight back into the contest. Cameron Robinson quickly drew them level at 1-1, restoring parity and setting up a crucial spell before half-time. The momentum then shifted further in favour of the English side as Robinson struck again, turning the game around to give Sheffield Thursday Navy a 2-1 lead at the interval.

After the break, Sheffield Thursday Navy continued to build on their advantage and began to take control of the tie. Benjamin Bratt extended the lead to 3-1, giving them breathing space and forcing Morocco Team to chase the game. The Moroccans worked hard but found it increasingly difficult to break down a disciplined defensive unit, while Sheffield Thursday Navy looked increasingly dangerous on the counter. Cameron Robinson then capped off a superb individual performance by completing his hat-trick, making it 4-1 and effectively sealing the result.

At full-time, Sheffield Thursday Navy celebrated a commanding 4-1 victory and secured their place in the Plate Final against The Vic FC. It was a performance built on resilience, attacking efficiency and a standout display from Cameron Robinson, whose three goals proved decisive.