As well as completing the youth double at home in the NFA, Scott Problems' Grabimbyda Scrufoviznek flew the flag for the association by reaching the final of the World Youth Cup. Despite having the better of the match, Problems' men succumbed to a narrow 1-0 defeat against 4ytry of The Social Football Association in the final, and while we are all disappointed that they didn't get their hands on the trophy we acknowledge tha fantastic achievement that being a runner-up represents. Congratulations to Grabimbyda Scrufoviznek and to Scott!
UFFA Gold Cup
The final of the UFFA's most prestigious competition also saw an NFA representetive take part. This time it was Vasco Nunes' Dragon team but, like in the World Youth Cup, they were unable to overcome their opponents and were defeated by King Krimson FC of the Xtreme Evening Football Association. Again the NFA side were by far and away the superior team, dominating the match but failing to capitalise on their superiority in 90 minutes. While pushing for the wing in extra time Vasco's boys were caught out and eventually lost 2-0. Their performance in the tournament is nothing to be ashaed of however, and Dragon team are a credit to the NFA!
UFFA Silver Cup
Meanwhile in the Silver Cup there was better news for the NFA as Jonathan Ditcher's Dynamo Dragons lifted the trophy to become the first NFA representetives to get their name on the cup. It took extra-time for the Dragons to come out on top against Sloane Square Rangers, but they showed great character and nerve to survive a sending off and emerge victorious. We here at the NFA are extremely proud of this amazing achievement, and we wish to congratulate Jonathan and his team on their wonderful success!
Here's to even more success for the NFA in future UFFA competitions!
This season's NFA Cup went to Jamie Cook's Chester Rats, who defeated James Harrison's Alrewas Athletic 2-1 in an all-Premiership clash. Indeed, having finished just 3 points behind Alrewas in the league, Jamie's boys will take consolation in knowing that they managed to defeat their rivals and bring some silverware home to Jamie Cook Stadium. Congratulations to Jamie and his squad!
The player of the tournament award goes to Alrewas Athletic defender Joseph Yobo, who not only played every game but also managed 3 goals from set-pieces to fire his team into the final.
The goal of the tournament also goes to an Alrewas Athletic player, with this fantastic volley from Gelson Fernandes being the pick of the finishes by some distance:
Gelson Fernandes's Goal.
NFA Non-Premiership Cup
The best of the rest this season goes to the deactivated Carter FC, as they defeated Rumi Nazgul's Se SK by 3 goals to 1 in the final. While it's a shame that Carter FC managed the Championship and Non-Premiership Cup double, Nazgul's men did the NFA proud in getting to the final and putting up a brave fight, so we at the Gazette congratulate them!
The player of the tournament however was without a doubt Wayne Rooney of Sandecja Nowy Sacz who managed an astonishing 7 goals in the 6 games played. His fantastic form throughout the tournament was unlucky not to be rewarded with a medal, but the England striker did net the goal of the tournament with this outrageous 40-yard lob:
Wayne Rooney's Goal
NFA Weekly Challenge #1
James Harrison's Alrewas Athletic's astonishing season began when they picked up the first silverware of the season by winning the first weekly challenge. A 3-1 victory over Vasco Nunes' Dragon team saw them lift the trophy which was the beginning of their most successful season ever.
NFA Weekly Challenge #2
Vasco Nunes' Dragon team showed great determination and character to bounce back from their final defeat in the first challenge to lift the Weekly Challenge #2 trophy. In an all-Portuguese final Vasco's men beat Jorge Nunes' All BiDoNs Fc in a tight 2-1 affair, with Dragon team only winning in extra-time following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.
NFA Weekly Challenge #3
Alrewas Athletic were back on top of the pile after their victory in the third weekly challenge this seaosn. A 3-2 victory over Scott Problems' Grabimbyda Scrufoviznek saw them lift the trophy and take the £100,000 prize, with Joseph Yobo knockimg in 2 of the goals.
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