Four Team Mens U16 tournament 2024

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   This is a regular annual get-together, featuring Portugal, Germany and Netherlands, together with a guest usually from parts distant.
This year its the Japan team. Who kicked the competition off with a 3-2 loss to Germany at Vila Real San Antonio's complex out east.
The Germans looked comfortable at 3-0 halftime but second half substitutions plus firmer Japanese resolve made for a close finish.
Portugal then made short work of the Dutch. The final score of 6-2 was by no means an excessive reflection of play.

Day 2 is Sunday, with Port/Germ the pick at noon, then the others at 3pm. At VRSA again.

The last day is closer to home, at Imortal in Albufeira on Wednesday 14th; Jap/Port at 1030hrs followed by Neth/Germ at 1330hrs.

It is worth noting that the excellent facility at VRSA is undergoing renovations. Whilst the main pitch is fine, the surrounding athletics/running facility is not fit for use. Looking a bit sad really imo. All the football is taking place on their outside pitch which has no spectator comforts [or cover, if it rains]. 

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Lofters Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Regular Joined: 15/January/2015 Location: N E Ches Tundra Status: Offline Points: 237	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lofters Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Four Team Mens U16 tournament 2024 Posted: 09/February/2024 at 22:21
	This is a regular annual get-together, featuring Portugal, Germany and Netherlands, together with a guest usually from parts distant. This year its the Japan team. Who kicked the competition off with a 3-2 loss to Germany at Vila Real San Antonio's complex out east. The Germans looked comfortable at 3-0 halftime but second half substitutions plus firmer Japanese resolve made for a close finish. Portugal then made short work of the Dutch. The final score of 6-2 was by no means an excessive reflection of play. Day 2 is Sunday, with Port/Germ the pick at noon, then the others at 3pm. At VRSA again. The last day is closer to home, at Imortal in Albufeira on Wednesday 14th; Jap/Port at 1030hrs followed by Neth/Germ at 1330hrs. It is worth noting that the excellent facility at VRSA is undergoing renovations. Whilst the main pitch is fine, the surrounding athletics/running facility is not fit for use. Looking a bit sad really imo. All the football is taking place on their outside pitch which has no spectator comforts [or cover, if it rains].

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Lofters Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Regular Joined: 15/January/2015 Location: N E Ches Tundra Status: Offline Points: 237	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lofters Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12/February/2024 at 16:34
	Day 2 completed yesterday: Germany 2-0 Portugal, in the top team clash and Netherlands 6-2 Japan. Wednesdays final day [at Imortal] sees Germany v Netherlands in the second game, at 1330hrs. The result will decide the tournament winner.

Lofters Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Regular Joined: 15/January/2015 Location: N E Ches Tundra Status: Offline Points: 237	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lofters Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/February/2024 at 18:13
	Day 3 completed: Japan 1-2 Portugal. Two average teams. Japan maintain their status as the Groups strong men. Germany 3-3 Netherlands. A very exciting second half, first half not so much. With two wins and a draw, Germany top the table. If Netherlands had forced a winner today [and they came close] then the two would have finished level. Heaven only knows how the title would have been resolved. Penalties anyone.