On Friday November 1st, over 25 youths took part in a 5-a-side Street Soccer Tournament on the astro-turf in Shannon Leisure Centre.
The tournament featured intense matches among 5 different teams –
- The Reds
- Quadruple Gs
- The Goats
- FC Bests
- The Techie Ballers
Round Results:
Round 1:
- The Reds vs Quadruple Gs: The Reds defeated Quadruple Gs 4-0.
- The Goats vs FC Bests: The Goats won against FC Bests 2-0.
Round 2:
- The Goats vs The Techie Ballers: The Goats continued their strong performance, beating The Techie Ballers 2-1.
- FC Best vs Quadruple Gs: Quadruple Gs triumphed over FC Bests 4-0.
Round 3:
- The Goats vs The Reds: The Reds showcased their strength again, winning against The Goats 4-1.
- FC Bests vs The Techie Ballers: FC Bests and The Techie Ballers ended in a 1-1 draw.
Round 4 Results:
- FC Bests vs. The Reds: The Reds dominated the match, winning 5-0.
- Quadruple Gs vs. The Techie Ballers: Quadruple Gs secured a solid victory, finishing 2-0.
Round 5 Results:
- The Goats vs. Quadruple Gs: Quadruple Gs continued their strong performance, defeating The Goats 7-0.
- The Reds vs. The Techie Ballers: The Reds won decisively with a score of 4-2.
Overall, the rounds showcased the dominance of The Reds and Quadruple Gs, reinforcing their positions in the tournament standings.
Overall Placings:
- The Reds (8 points)
- Quadruple Gs (6 points)
- The Goats (4 points)
- FC Bests (1 point)
- The Techie Ballers (1 point)
Knockout Stage:
Quarter-Final:
- FC Bests vs The Techie Ballers: FC Bests and The Techie Ballers played an absolute blinder, with the match ending in a 0-0 draw. FC Bests triumphed in the penalty shootout, winning 3-2 to advance to the semi-finals.
Semi-Final:
- The Reds vs The Goats: The Reds defeated The Goats 4-0.
- Quadruple Gs vs FC Bests: Quadruple Gs won against FC Bests 2-1.
3rd/4th Place Final:
- The Goats vs FC Bests: The Goats beat FC Bests 3-1.
1st/2nd Place Final:
- The Reds vs Quadruple Gs: The Reds claimed victory over Quadruple Gs 4-1, solidifying their dominance in the tournament.
The tournament concluded with The Reds emerging as champions, showcasing an outstanding performance throughout!
Congratulations to all teams that participated in the Street Soccer Tournament!
A heartfelt thank you to our referees on the day, Denis from Clare FAI, and to the Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre for graciously providing their facilities. Your contributions were instrumental in making the event a success.