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The champion of all groups in 2019 Gothia Cup China has been made on August 16th. Every player who stands in the final has experienced tough games at both group stage and knock-out round, and they would try their best for the glory without a doubt.
The final of Boys U14 was between Top Skor Indonesia and Box Hill United. Both sidesplayed very well. In the end, Top Skor Indonesia 3-1 won over Box Hill United and got the championship of Boys U14 for successive two years.
“We deserve to win. The selection we did and all preparation we made bring us the champion,” the manager of Top Skor Indonesia said, “The Australian team was also great, but we use our speed to control the tempo of the match. Our Boys played hard. I am very proud of them.”
“This is a present for my mother because today is her birthday,”said the MVP of the Top Skor Indonesia, “I feel very happy. I want to appreciate God, and I want to say thank you for my parents as they always support me to play football. I also need to appreciate my coaches. They make me become better and better.”
In the final of Boys U25, Audax FC played against with Shenyang FC. Finally, the Brazilian team Audax 9-0 Shenyang FC and lifted the trophy.
“I am very excited now. Gothia Cup China is a big tournament and we win the champion here,” said the coach of Audax, “ We have trained a lot for this tournament. As we are the only one Brazilian team, we also represent Brazil. It is our pleasure to be the winner.”
The last match in the finals day is the final of Boys U18 Elite Group. DKI Jakarta and Bethel Dreamer played for the last champion in 2019 Gothia Cup China. It was an amazing game. In the first half , DKI Jakarta scored two goals within 10 minutes, but Bethel Dreamer got one goal back after a few minutes. In the second half, Bethel Dreamer tied the game just ten minutes before the final post. The suspect of champion was consequently put off in the last ten minutes. However, DKI Jakarta’s player got their third goal in the last ten seconds. 3-2, DKI Jakarta received the victory. They are also the sixth Indonesian football team who lift a trophy in the tournament this year.
After more than 900 games within six match days, 2019 Gothia Cup China is finished successfully. Gothia Cup China records countless young players growing up.Football teams from four continents played with each other and communicated with each other in this tournament, and all of them received a treasured experience and an unforgettable memory. We hope there will be more teenagers join in us in the future. See you next year!
By Miranda Cui
The opening ceremony of 2019 Gothia Cup China was held at Qingdao Agricultural University Stadium. More than 7,000 footballers with hundreds of performers joined into the show and provided an excellent event.
Teenagers from different continents put on their traditional costumes or put on their national flags. They tried to show their unique cultures and share the passionate of youth.
China, as the host country, more than 800 people took part in the parade in the opening ceremony.These teams showed variety of characteristics. Some of them dressed up as Red Army’s soldiers and some players who come from Beijing wore Beijing Opera’s masks.
One of the highlights was the performance during the ceremony. Besides, there were 180 Drones took off and changed their positions in order to made different huge patterns in the sky. A fantastic firework show was the finale.
People come to Qingdao for Gothia Cup China, and also for their love to football. The champion of 15 different groups will be decided in the upcoming games. Let us wish all players good luck.
By Miranda Cui
Hello,
I am Rui Pedro (Peter), Portuguese and I am 33 years old.
I want to thank you for the opportunity you gave me to write a little about my history as a Football Player, Coach and also for my passage through your extraordinary tournament (Gothia Cup) 20 years ago in Sweden.
Starting with my participation in the Gothia Cup tournament, I can say that it was an unforgettable experience for me…the football games, the friendship between the players of all the teams, the fun, the trip, the stay, the walks …all these were fantastic moments that the Tournament “Gothia Cup” provided, and that I will always be very grateful.
And because of all these moments of happiness that I had and that were very important to my growth as a young child and young player, it is an honor to be back after 20 years , now in the position of coach of a Chinese team, AWAKE F.C.
Speaking now a little of my passion for football, it was something that started very early in my life and in a natural way. Sincerely it is a passion that will last forever. I usually say that I and the ball are inseparable friends!
I started playing Football on the street with my friends, later joined a Football club and when I was 18 years old realized my childhood dream of becoming a professional football player.
Although I had a short career due to some injuries, I still had the pleasure and honor to play with many of the best players in the world today, including:Cristiano Ronaldo, (JUVENTUS).
I had the honor of being captain in many teams that I passed and of being distinguished also with the prize of BEST PLAYER of championships.
At the moment I am Football Coach in China, I have been here since 2015.
It is a great honor to be able to contribute here to the development of Chinese football.
I am sure that with the passion and commitment that I put in all the training I will see during these years many children to evolve and to become very good football players.
Rui Pedro