Nail-biting final at 8 Nations

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FOOTBALL NEWS - A supercharged final between Birds United FC of Kroonvale and Morocco Eagles from Asherville had spectators of the 8 Nations Tournament on their feet at the Kroonvale soccer field last weekend.

Birds United was beaten 3 - 2 by the organisers, Morocco Eagles, with the first goal of the game scored by Ronaldo Dyakamela of Morocco Eagles.

PHOTO GALLERY: Final between Birds United FC of Kroonvale and Morocco Eagles

Morocco Eagles chairperson, Will Blaauw expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the success of the tournament. "We all came together to showcase our love for the game and it was magnificent to experience such enthusiasm.

Thank you to the organisers and the teams - without our players' commitment and work we would not have enjoyed such an exhilarating event.

Your teamwork and sportsmanship was inspiring and it was a joy to watch you in action. Thank you also to the officials, referees and the fans," said Blaauw.

Teams that took part are Montego Academy, Birds United, Jose Mourinho, Morocco Eagles, Young Lions, Galaxy and Eleven Attackers.

Saturday

Birds United 8 vs Montego Academy 2
Morocco Eagles 14 vs Jose Mourinho 0
Galaxy 3 vs Young Lions 2
Eleven Attackers 2 vs Young Lions 1

Semi-finals

On Sunday the juniors played a curtain raiser and Birds United beat Black Aces 2 - 1.
Birds United won with penalties 3 vs FC Galaxy 1
Morocco Eagles 7 vs XI Attackers 0

Finals

Morocco Eagles 3 vs Birds United 2

Junior soccer players Furlin Oliphant of Black Aces (in white) and Danielo Saptoe of Birds United compete for the ball. RIGHT: Sastri Koeberg of Birds United (green) is chased by Alberto Jacobus of Morocco Eagles. Photos: Neco Bokwe