The first Plate semi-final of the Utrecht Sevens brought together Mngball FC and Panini Boys. Mngball FC had earned their spot in the last four by finishing third in their group, which meant they were able to bypass the quarter-final stage. Panini Boys, meanwhile, had taken the more dramatic route, surviving an incredible penalty shootout against Fenerbahce SK in the previous round to keep their tournament alive. Both teams had shown plenty of resilience throughout the competition, and another tight contest was expected.

That was exactly how the opening stages unfolded. There was very little to separate the two sides, with both teams defending well and struggling to find a way through. Panini Boys had yet to record a victory in normal time during the tournament, but their performances had consistently shown they were capable of competing with anyone. Their issue had been finding the decisive moment in front of goal, and once again that cutting edge proved difficult to find as the game remained locked at 0-0 at half-time.

The second half continued in the same competitive manner, with both teams knowing that one mistake or one moment of quality could decide the outcome. Panini Boys continued to push and search for the breakthrough, but Mngball FC showed the composure and experience that had helped them progress deep into the Plate competition. Having scored five goals in their previous knockout match against Fenerbahce SK, they knew they had goals in them, but in this game it was patience rather than firepower that proved decisive. With just around three minutes remaining, Mngball FC finally found the breakthrough. Joe Olding delivered the crucial moment, putting his side 1-0 ahead at the perfect time. From there, Mngball FC managed the closing stages brilliantly, showing excellent game management to protect their narrow advantage and deny Panini Boys any opportunity to force penalties.

The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory for Mngball FC, sending them through to the Utrecht Sevens Plate final. For Panini Boys, it was another narrow defeat in a tournament where they had been competitive in every match but had struggled to get over the line. Their penalty shootout heroics had taken them one step further, but they were ultimately undone by another fine margin. For Mngball FC, it was a professional and composed performance, and they now have the chance to finish the tournament by lifting the Plate trophy.

The second Plate semi-final brought together two teams who had been almost impossible to separate throughout the Utrecht Sevens. Sudacas and Zon70 had both recorded two draws and one victory from their five matches played so far, highlighting just how evenly matched these two sides had been. With a place in the Plate final on the line, another closely fought encounter was expected, and once again the teams delivered a game decided by the finest of margins.

The opening half followed the pattern set by the first Plate semi-final, with neither side able to find a breakthrough. Both teams were disciplined defensively, limiting opportunities and refusing to give their opponents an easy route to goal. As a result, the scores remained level at 0-0 at the interval, with the game finely poised and penalties beginning to look like a real possibility.

The second half continued in the same tense fashion. Neither Sudacas nor Zon70 were able to gain control of the contest, and with time running out, it appeared that the semi-final would need a shootout to decide who would progress. Both teams knew that one moment of quality could be enough, but neither was willing to take unnecessary risks that could end their tournament hopes. Then, with just two minutes remaining on the clock, Sudacas produced that decisive moment. Carlos Lopez, who had also found the net in their quarter-final victory, stepped up once again and delivered the winning goal to put Sudacas 1-0 ahead. It was a hugely important strike at the perfect time and left Zon70 with too little time to respond.

The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory for Sudacas, sending them through to the Plate final. It was another impressive knockout performance from a side that had remained competitive throughout the tournament and had shown great resilience in the big moments. For Zon70, it was a heartbreaking way to exit after another excellent display, but they could be proud of the way they pushed a very strong opponent all the way. Sudacas now move on to the Plate final, where they will meet Mngball FC.