Results

Dogshead FC (Eng)

3

v

4

Atlantic Star (Eng)

DHL Prague Blue (Cze)

3

v

0

Leos Latinos (Cze)

SK Zelenec (Cze)

0

v

2

Rigford Seahawks (Eng)

 

Dogshead FC versus Atlantic Star was the next game in the schedule and was arguably the best game of the entire tournament. A win for Dogshead would mean that it would be very difficult to see past them and Atlantic Star progressing to the Cup. Group B rivals SK Zelenec and Rigford Seahawks therefore had a keen interest in seeing Atlantic Star defeat Dogshead and keep them in with the chasing pack. Rigford Seahawks in particular were giving vociferous vocal support to Atlantic Star.

It was not going well for Atlantic Star's new fans though as they found themselves 2-1 down at the break despite John Sweeton's 4 th goal of the tournament. Daniel House and John Ashwell with the goals for Dogshead FC. When Daniel House put Dogshead 3-1 up early in the second half Zelenec and the Seahawks must have seen their hopes of making the Cup sinking. The game was then turned on it's head though as Atlantic Star rallied. First of all it was captain Clarke Woollam who pulled a goal back to make it 3-2 and give the watching faithful a glimmer of hope. As Woollam returned to the half-way line for the restart he was met with “side-fives” from Atlantic Star subs and Rigford Seahawks players alike. The game was being played out in an amazing atmosphere and the crowds went wild when Rob Hale banged in the equaliser for 3-3. The “side-fives” from Woollam were replaced with “hi-fives” for Hale as he celebrated the goal.

Things were to get even better for Atlantic Star and the teams that needed a defeat for Dogshead FC (we are sure it was nothing personal). With time running out the ball fell to the tournament's cult hero – Mark “Tubes” Brereton who slotted home for a 4-3 lead and victory. Tubes celebrated on the pitch in his own inimitable way whilst the supporters hugging the touchline were in raptures. An epic encounter and a privilege to witness. Atlantic Star were now guaranteed a Cup spot with 12 points. Dogshead FC would still have work to do in their final game.

Follow that if you will! Well SK Zelenec and Rigford Seahawks came head-to-head in the next game with each team needing a win to capitalize on the Dogshead FC defeat. A draw would not really suit either team but we found ourselves locked 0-0 at half-time. We were reaching the nitty-gritty of the tournament and the business end of the group. It was gamble time now and pushing for a winner had to be tempered with not conceding at the back and throwing away the chance of winning this tournament. Who would score the vital opening goal? Put your hand up Chris Jestico of Rigford Seahawks. His goal put the Seahawks ahead and if they could hold on would join Dogshead FC on 7 points. In fact, they went even better than hold on and doubled their lead with Rich Clements second goal of the tournament. The game finished 2-0 and SK Zelenec while not out saw their odds of victory lengthen considerably.

Before we move onto the final round we just need to wrap up with DHL Prague Blue's three walkover points versus Leos Latinos. Done.

 
Table
Team
Pld
Won
Drawn
Lost
For
Agst
Pts

Atlantic Star (Eng)

4

4

0

0

12

4

12

Dogshead FC (Eng)

4

2

1

1

12

4

7

Rigford Seahawks (Eng)

4

2

1

1

6

3

7

SK Zelenec (Cze)

4

1

1

2

5

7

4

DHL Prague Blue (Cze)

4

1

1

2

5

8

4

Leos Latinos (Cze)

4

0

0

4

0

12

0

 
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