Sunset FC Youth Coed Football Tournament – Week 2 Recap
Week 2 of the Sunset FC Youth Coed Tournament delivered thrilling matches, dramatic scorelines, and standout performances as teams continued their quest for tournament glory. With upsets, comebacks, and goal fests, the week had something for everyone. Let’s dive into the action from all four matches:
Game 1: Al-Nassr FC 3 – 2 Swindon Town
A back-and-forth battle opened the week as Al-Nassr FC edged out Swindon Town in a 3-2 thriller. The teams went into halftime tied 1-1, but a strong second-half push saw Al-Nassr take the win. Aidan Kelly put in a commanding performance, scoring once and earning Player of the Match for Al-Nassr. Swindon’s Mia Small was relentless in defense and took home Player of the Match honors for her side.
Al-Nassr FC Scorers:
- Aidan Kelly (1)
- Jacob (1)
- Vincent (1)
Swindon Town Scorers:
- Eli Conolly (2)
- Assists: Aaron Frederick (1), Brandon Elliot (1)
Game 2: Juventus 4 – 2 Inter Miami CF
Juventus came out flying, scoring three unanswered goals in the first half before Inter Miami clawed back two in the second. Dylan Jones was a force in midfield and earned Player of the Match honors for Juventus, while Hugh Kennedy showed grit and composure for Inter Miami in their second-half fightback.
Juventus Scorers:
- Alex Mcauliffe (1 goal, 1 assist)
- Dylan Jones (1)
- Tille (1 goal, 1 assist)
- Dylan Mcauliffe (1 assist)
Inter Miami CF Scorers:
- Scarlet (1)
- Jack (1)
Game 3: Swindon Town 3 – 1 Juventus
Swindon Town bounced back with a strong team performance to defeat Juventus 3-1. Eli Conolly continued his impressive goal-scoring run with another brace, supported by Oscar’s smart finish. Brandon Elliot played the provider, setting up two of the three goals. Liv Blair was the bright spark for Juventus, earning Player of the Match with a well-taken goal and tireless energy on the wing.
Swindon Town Scorers:
- Eli Conolly (2)
- Oscar (1)
- Assists: Brandon Elliot (2)
Juventus Scorer:
- Liv Blair (1)
- Assist: Tille (1)
Game 4: Al-Nassr FC 8 – 7 Inter Miami CF
The match of the week—and possibly the tournament—ended in an epic 15-goal showdown, with Al-Nassr FC narrowly beating Inter Miami CF 8-7. Sam Kennedy was nearly unstoppable, scoring five goals and earning Player of the Match for his dominant display. Jack de Saram answered with a hat-trick of his own for Inter Miami, earning another Player of the Match title for his efforts. The supporting cast played crucial roles, with multiple players contributing goals and assists in a true goalfest.
Al-Nassr FC Scorers:
- Sam Kennedy (5)
- Elena (1)
- Leila (1)
- Emeka (1)
- Assists: Emeka (2), Elena (1), Leila (1), Mica (1), Sam (1), Vincent (1), Jacob (1)
Inter Miami CF Scorers:
- Jack (3)
- Charlie (3)
- Ben (1)
Week 2 Highlights
✅ Top Performer of the Week: Sam Kennedy (Al-Nassr FC) – 6 goals, 1 assist
✅ Most Thrilling Match: Al-Nassr FC 8 – 7 Inter Miami CF
✅ Top Creator: Brandon Elliot (Swindon Town) – 3 assists this week
✅ Rising Stars: Eli Conolly (Swindon Town), Dylan Jones (Juventus), Jack de Saram (Inter Miami CF), Aidan Kelly (Al-Nassr FC)
🏆 Total Stats Leaders (After Week 2)
| Player | Team | Goals (G) | Assists (A) | Points (PTS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Kennedy | Al-Nassr FC (AF) | 8 | 1 | 17 |
| Eli Conolly | Swindon Town (ST) | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| Jack de Saram | Inter Miami CF (IMC) | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Olivia Thomas | Juventus (J-G) | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Brandon Elliot | Swindon Town (ST) | 1 | 5 | 7 |
The competition heats up as teams find their rhythm and players make names for themselves on the pitch. Week 3 promises even more drama and dazzling youth football. Stay tuned!
