8th Algarve WF Cup 2023 - Avante Para Cima

 Perry K, Dave H, Charlie N, Phil C.
Jon H, Mark K, Graham N.

Place: Browns Sports Resort, Vilamoura, Portugal. 

Time: 29 & 30 September.

Dia Um

On day one, in temperatures reaching 28˚C (that's 82˚F for the older folk amongst us!) this group of lads topped 'the group of death'.

0-0 v Firenze

1-0 v  Billericay (Dave; Graham assist)

1-0 v Grimsby (Perry; penalty)

Including the pre tournament warm-up games, the squad hadn't conceded in 7 games and were set up nicely for the knock-out stage on day two.

Dia Dois

We edged into the quarter finals, after winning 2 v 0 on penalties following a goalless draw against Charlebury.

In an eventful QF game against Ayr, Perry was sent off early and following a stoic 15 minutes the 4 men of Calne conceded a questionable goal - our opponents even acknowledged their goal should not have stood. C'est la vie (or whatever the Portuguese equivalent is). 

Finishing 5th out of the 24 international teams was a good result. And, we went on to compete in the Plate Competition and won it following 1 v 0 and 2 v 1 victories. 

Another trophy for the cabinet.

Muito bem rapazes!