We had four teams qualify for the Plate competition.

The first Semi-Final would see Fiorentina Turner 2 take on Purnell Youth 2. This would be the first encounter between the two groups today. So far results had been:

Purnell Youth 1 (Eng) 1-1 Fiorentina Turner 2 (Eng)

Fiorentina Turner 1 (Eng) 6-0 Purnell Youth 2 (Eng)

Fiorentina Turner 2 had the better record today of the two teams. They picked up 1 win and 2 draws from their group fixtures with an even goal difference (10 scored, 10 conceded). Purnell Youth 2 picked up a 0-0 draw at the start of the day but 4 defeats had set them back. With 2 goals scored and 14 conceded they needed a big change in fortunes.

The game proved to be tighter than the form book suggested. Fiorentina Turner 2 were on top but only had a 1-0 lead (Nick Parkinson) going into the final stages of the match. Thomas Greenman scored a late equalizer for Purnell Youth 2 to send us into penalties.

After the first two rounds of penalties we were level at 2-2. Nick Parkinson and Matt Hanson converting for Fiorentina Turner 2. Daryl Harvey and Brad Hooper successful for Purnell Youth 2. The final round of penalties would prove decisive. Alex Villers scored his but David Thomas saw his penalty saved by Matt Carpenter.

Fiorentina Turner 2 were through. Purnell Youth 2 were out.

The second Semi-Final was Purnell Youth 1 versus 3 Lions FC. With Purnell Youth 2 going out in the other Semi-Final, this was Purnell Youth's last hope of coming away with silverware today.

The records of the two teams in the group phase was very similar.

Purnell Youth 1: Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 3. Goals 8-13. Points 4.

3 Lions FC: Won 1, Drawn 1, Lost 3. Goals 2-11. Points 4.

The goal difference was the stand out statistic that would make Purnell Youth 1 arguably favourites. However, it is never easy comparing groups as the relative strength of each group is hard to judge.

When 3 Lions FC played Purnell Youth 2 at the start of Group B the teams played out a 0-0 draw. This was proving to be an equally close tie. This would certainly suit 3 Lions FC as they finished their Group B campaign as they struck a late winner in a tight match to win by the odd goal.

It was to be another close 1-0 win here. Mike Parker was the hero this time – his goal sent 3 Lions FC through to the Plate Final.