Report 2012
With wonderful football weather and perfect pitches, the young players showcased high-quality games right from the start.
In Group A, an exciting three-way battle unfolded between FC St. Pauli, Red Bull Salzburg, and FK Austria Vienna for the two semifinal tickets. In the end, Salzburg qualified as group winners, and Austria Vienna as runners-up for the semifinals.
In Group B, Hannover 96 and Trenkwalder Admira marched ahead in lockstep and secured their places in the semifinals. The regional teams fought bravely in games against the professional teams and approached the matches with visible motivation and joy. The home team from Leonhofen managed to secure a draw against the Bolton Wanderers in an intense match.
On Sunday at noon, the traditional team parade took place, accompanied by the playing of national anthems by the brass band. Then, the two semifinal matches were on the agenda. The first duel was between Red Bull Salzburg and Hannover 96, and the guests from Germany prevailed with a narrow 1-0 victory, advancing to the final. The final opponent was determined in an Austrian duel between FK Austria and Trenkwalder Admira. In an exciting match, Admira secured the final ticket with a 1-0 victory.
After the placement matches, the eagerly awaited final between Trenkwalder Admira and Hannover 96 followed. The two teams marched onto the field in front of a packed stands.
The two finalists showed a fast and balanced game, offering spectators everything a football match needs. After regular time, the score was 1-1, so the winner had to be determined in a penalty shootout.
In an exciting duel from the penalty spot, Trenkwalder Admira triumphed. During the grand award ceremony, the best individual players were announced.
The top scorer with 6 goals was Dominik Karacan from Hannover 96.
The best goalkeeper of the tournament was Daniel Hofmann from the Leonhofen Football School.
The best player of the tournament was midfielder Alexander Laukart from FC St. Pauli, who dazzled with his technical skills and understanding of the game.