Round 7 would kick-off with Lucanos Locos against Community Sauna. With JK Silvertown's win in the previous match, Community Sauna were out of the equation for the title. They could potentially move up to second with a win, as they were 3 points behind their opponents, but would need a big win as Lucanos Locos had a +13 goal difference compared to +5 for Community Sauna. Community Sauna could do JK Silvertown a favour by preventing a Lucanos Locos victory. This would make JK Silvertown champions before they even took to the field in their last game.

For Lucanos Locos, only a win would be good enough and they then needed JK Silvertown to lose for the title to be decided on goal difference. JK Silvertown's goal difference was +15 so a two goal win would be enough for the Polish team.

Lucanos Locos continued their strong run of form with a 3-1 victory over Community Sauna which put them level on points with JK Silvertown and ahead on goal difference. Goals from Daniel Kuty and Pawel Zablocki helped secure the win, with Kuty and Zablocki both moving to six goals for the tournament.

The match started brightly for Lucanos Locos, who took the lead in the first half through Daniel Kuty. Kuty's strike gave the home side a deserved 1-0 advantage at the break, but Community Sauna responded in the second half, with Charlie Duckworth netting the equalizer to make it 1-1. Lucanos Locos, however, quickly regained control. Pawel Zablocki, who has been in excellent form, restoring the lead and putting his side 2-1 up. Not long after, Kuty struck again to secure the win.

With this win, Lucanos Locos continued to push for the top spot. They had done all they could have done. They now had to wait and see if was enough to win the title. For Community Sauna it was a sad finish to the day (in more ways than one) but they would go on to finish in the bronze medal position.

The match was overshadowed by an unfortunate and nasty injury to one of the Community Sauna players (who we won't name to protect their privacy). We do wish the player well and a speedy recovery. All the teams we spoke to passed on their best wishes and asked after the player's welfare. Get well soon.

In a closely contested match, Nothing Toulouse and 3 Lions FC played out a 1-1 draw, with both teams securing much-needed results. 3 Lions FC earned their first point of the tournament, while Nothing Toulouse brought an end to their four-game losing streak.

The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides creating few clear-cut chances. Neither team could find the breakthrough, and the game remained goalless at half-time.

In the second half, 3 Lions FC took the lead when Tasneem Radim calmly converted a penalty, giving his side a 1-0 advantage and raising hopes of their first win. However, Andrew Kelly struck back for Nothing Toulouse, equalizing with a well-placed finish to make it 1-1.

After a long hot day I'm sure both teams will have been grateful for the final whistle, the match ended in a draw. While the result was not enough to change their likely final standings, it was a positive finish for both sides.

So, it all came down to the final game – The Maulers versus JK Silvertown. The Maulers were cast in the role of spoilers as they could crash the JK Silvertown party. They would have Lucanos Locos cheering them on. A defeat for JK Silvertown would hand the title to Lucanos Locos. JK Silvertown were champions elect but needed a draw or win to do so.

JK Silvertown had played 6, won 6 so far with 18 goals scored and 3 conceded. It would take a quality performance from The Maulers to stop them. You also wondered if JK Silvertown might get caught between playing their normal game or possibly trying not to lose to secure the title.

The first half was a battle of defences, with both teams working hard to create opportunities. Despite several attempts, neither side could break the deadlock, and the match went into half-time at 0-0. If it stayed this way then JK Silvertown would be champions. However, all the time it was 0-0 they would be vulnerable as it would take just one moment of brilliance from The Maulers or even a bad bit of luck or a cruel deflection and the title could slip form JK Silvertown's grasp.

However, JK Silvertown came out with renewed determination after the break. Chris Wright opened the scoring, finding the back of the net with a well-timed finish that put his team ahead 1-0. Soon after, Alan Sanders, who has been a key player throughout the tournament, doubled the lead with his goal, effectively sealing the match for the league leaders.

With this win, JK Silvertown secured the title and celebrated a successful tournament campaign, capping off their performance with a deserved victory. JK Silvertown clinched the 2024 Porto Veterans title and they did so with a 100% record. Lucanos Locos had pushed them all the way and should be given a lot of credit for their performance as they finished runners-up.

The personal honours went to Alan Sanders of JK Silvertown who scored an impressive 12 goals on the day. Chris Wright, his team-mate, pushed him closest with 8 goals of his own. A solid defence and two potent marksmen was the winning formula for JK Silvertown today.

We leave you today though with the 2024 Porto Veterans Tournament winners…

JK Silvertown

    …..a very well deserved victory!