The first edition of the Football Generation Cup was conducted on April 6 at the Scout Mission Football Ground, Abu Hail, Dubai.
16 teams that participated in the tournament were : NESTO FC, GFC Rangers Oravangara, ACES, FC United, KEE FC, Polychem FC, The Football Generation, Progressive Chavakkad, Gulf Hypermarket RAK, NIT FC, FC Safa, Football Stara Al Nahda, Polychem FC, Genesis, Magney 7, Dubai Hibs and F5 Karama.
The Third positioned teams in all groups went onto play the Community Cup in a knockout format (semi finals and final).
Progressive Chavakkad and Genesis played the final and Progressive Chavakkad emerged the winners by two goals scored against none in return.
The top two teams from each group progressed to play the Knockout stages (Quarter finals, Semi Finals, Third Place Final, and Final) of the The Football Generation Cup.
The toppers of each group were, NESTO FC, GFC Rangers Oravangara, FC United and Gulf Hypermarket. The second from each group was KEE FC, ACES, Progressive Chavakkad and Dubai Hibs.
The final of the Football Generation Cup was played between ACES and KEE FC. KEE FC went onto win the Cup after Ramshad scored a stunner from 15 yards out for KEE FC against none from ACES.
Player of the tournament: Harrison (ACES)
The Player of the tournament was Harrison (ACES), Best defender – Afsal (KEE FC), Best Goalkeeper – Rinos (KEE FC), Top goal scorer – Ismail (Progressive Chavakkad).
Trophies and medals along with cash prizes was handed over by the Chief Guest of the tournament Mr. Mathew, Managing Director of Mohd. Al Zaaby Spare Parts Trading, Musaffah.
“The tournament’s main aim was to bring together different nationalities who are residents in UAE and play The Beautiful Game,” said Paul from the Football Generation.
“Players from nations in Africa, Asia and Europe participated. Next time, the intention would be to include other continent players too.”
The Football Generation team intends to conduct such tournaments across all sports, over time.
For further tournaments and sports events, contact Paul on 055 213 4895.
