The Sports Journalism Society held their second major social event of the year in the form of a futsal tournament on Friday, March 7.

A World Cup inspired futsal competition enticed over 50 students- spanning the four year groups- to compete for tournament glory.

All six teams came head-to-head in a league phase, before competing in play-offs to determine each side’s final standings.

Elm Park FC proved the triumphant outfit of the evening, winning themselves a plaque engraved trophy and – more importantly – the bragging rights.

It was Captain John Ejon-Ogwal who took custody of the trophy, after demonstrating his speed and smart dribbling throughout the tournament’s fixtures.

Elm Park and 502 FC could not be separated in normal time in the goalless final, with penalties claiming Elm Park their 2-1 victors.

The win was not a smooth ride however, as the penalties had to be retaken following a realisation that 502 had made a prohibited goalkeeper substitution ahead of the shootout.

Additionally, the league phase offered a different champion following the fifteen matches.

502 secured top spot, scoring an impressive 10 points and 14 goals from four consecutive victories and a draw.

Elm Park finished just a point behind 502 however, claiming themselves the other spot in the eventual triumphant play-off final.

Meanwhile, 622 FC finished third in the table with eight points, and the second highest goal difference total of +5.

Fourth placed Beckett FC, with seven points, were their competitors for the bronze bragging rights.

Beckett’s Louie Jeffrey-Jones impressed in one particular game, with his audacious kick ups mid-match and strong hold up play.

622 proved victorious in the play-off with a 1-0 win to further emphasise their third ranked finish.

Fifth placed Team Name, and bottom of the pile Hungover FC faced off in the hopes of evading the allocation of ‘the wooden spoon’.

The latter side fell victim to a rather sobering 3-0 defeat, while Team Name maintained their spot in fifth.

In spite of a disappointing outcome for some, the tournament was certainly an overall success.

Players, officials and reporters were all seen enjoying the enthralling futsal fixtures, with calls for a darts tournament suggesting another social could soon be on the cards…