As the referee blew the whistle for kick-off it didn't take long for Leonid Cigureanu, the tournament's top scorer, to make his mark. His 14th goal of the day came put FC Poloboc ahead. FC Mahou hadn't lost a knock-out game in our tournaments since Alicante 2019. In fact their last 3 knock-out games had ended in draws and gone to penalties – having gone behind, they may well have taken a draw at this point. FC Poloboc continued to press, showcasing their attacking prowess that even the tournament's best defence to date couldn't keep at bay. Victor Zagorneanu doubled their lead with his third goal of the day, further dampening FC Mahou's chances. As the match progressed, it became evident that FC Poloboc's relentless attack and solid defense were too much for FC Mahou. The English team had only conceded 3 in 7 games today but FC Poloboc managed 3 in this game. It was perhaps fitting that captain Grigore Badea sealed the victory with his third goal of the day and applied the finishing touch to another successful campaign.

FC Poloboc had won the 2023 Barcelona Veterans Cup Final 3-0 and repeated the feat here in Prague. Leonid Cigureanu finished as the day's top scorer, highlighting his crucial role in the team's success. A huge well done to him.

Meanwhile, our commiserations go to FC Mahou. Despite their valiant efforts they were unable to overcome FC Poloboc's dominance and had to settle for the runners-up spot. On a hot day with injuries it was a supreme effort.

Last but not least, we leave you today with our congratulations to FC Poloboc. With two Cup trophies in their cabinet they were a team currently on fire. FC Poloboc had cemented their status as a formidable force in veterans' football, extending their unbeaten streak and demonstrating their potential for future successes. As they continue to build on this remarkable achievement, we look forward to witnessing more memorable performances and victories from FC Poloboc in the tournaments to come. Can anyone stop them?