Four Team Mens U16 tournament 2024 |
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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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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. |
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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. |
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