Semi-Finals

Second placed Kehar Club met third placed That's Right in the Semi Finals. Ironically for That's Right, Kehar Club had been the only (legal) team to beat them in the group stages, although that had been a thumping 5-0 defeat. The UK side were hoping to fare better this time round. Alas, it was not to be and with some tired legs on show the Kehar Club ran out comfortable winners again by the score line of 4-0.

Both semi finals were played simultaneously to give both winners the same time to prepare for the final. Well that was the theory anyway, as Byraspor (league winners) met Slepi Kone in the epic contest. Byraspor took an early 1-0 lead and with chances to extend the lead, but failing to convert. They looked set to reach the final, however we all know you are never safe at 1-0 and when Slepi Kone equalised in the second half the momentum of the game changed. The game was now much tighter and tense. So it proved when Slepi Kone were down to 4 due to a professional, tactical foul. The final whistle went and with extra time looming, the league winners with an extra man were favourites again.

However, Slepi Kone would not give up fighting. A valiant extra time effort meant you could barely notice it was 5 men versus 4. Extra time was golden goal and both teams knew one moment of brilliance or one mistake could decide this with seconds running away. Byraspor won a penalty only to smack the spot kick against the post. With the upright still shaking the final whistle went.

Onto the dreaded penalty shoot out in what was turning out to be the most captivating match of the tournament. Three penalties each and then sudden death, if needed, would decide it. All the extra time and tension were playing into the hands of Kehar Club, who were now watching on to see who their opponents in the final would be.

Byraspor won the toss and put Slepi Kone in to take the first penalty. Penalty one from each side were safely despatched. Up stepped Slepi Kone for their second, a pile- driver hit with real venom straight down the middle made it 2-1. Then, Byraspor put their second penalty wide of the left post. Slepi Kone safely inserted their third and went through 3-1 on penalties.

 

Kehar Club (CZE)

4

v

0

That's Right (UK)

Byraspor (GRE)

1

v

1*

Slepi Kone (CZE)

* Slepi Kone win 3-1 on penalties.

 
Final

The final would be an all Czech contest between Kehar Club and Slepi Kone. Slepi Kone had won the group game in a close 2-1 encounter but Kehar Club had gone from strength to strength since that game. Slepi Kone had also just participated in a tiring game against Byraspor. Kehar Club with the extra preparation and recovery time were favourites for the final but Slepi Kone had done extremely well to get there.

It was clear from the start that Kehar Club had the energy, fitness and that extra quality with some excellent finishing display. Kehar Club raced to a 4-0 half time lead and the destination of the trophy was all but decided. To their credit, an exhausted Slepi Kone side fought to the end and got a deserved consolation goal. The final score was 6-1, a score line not reflective of the difference between the two sides, but a well earned victory none-the-less.

 

Kehar Club (CZE)

6

v

1

Slepi Kone (CZE)

 

The Final Word

Congratulations to the first ever winners of the Prague Masters - Kehar Club. We also acknowledge the achievements of Byraspor who performed superbly to win the league stages of the tournament.

 

We would like to thank all the teams for their participation in the event which, with the exception of the Karcinogeni controversy, was played in excellent spirit - as proven by the camaraderie between the teams at our post tournament drinks hosted by the Lions Bar.

 

We will see you again at our future tournaments and thanks for launching the Prague Masters in style. We trust you all enjoyed yourselves as much as we did.

 
 
 

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Five-a-side Football Tournament: The 2007 Prague Masters - A fine save by Slepi Kone in the final but to no avail.
 
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