The Soccer City of Las Rozas This Tuesday was the scene of one of the big days of MADCUP FOOTBALL MADRID. The fifth day left the first finals of the tournament and named the champions of various categories after days of competition spread across 27 locations of 11 municipalities of the Community of Madrid. Equipment from 36 countries They have shared matches in an edition marked by coexistence, respect, cultural diversity and the values of sport.
The focus also pointed to the final of the category Men’s U19where National Athletic was proclaimed champion of the MadCup Tournament in Madrid. The purslane training team, led by Felipe Garciaclosed their journey with a 0-0 draw against Atlético de Madrid and a victory from the penalty spot by 9-8. The BRAND MVP went to Edimer Zea and handed it over Nacho Labargaeditor of BRAND Plus (official magazine of the tournament). A strong outcome after a tournament in which the Colombian team showed good football, intensity and competitive character.
National Athletic had started the contest with a rout by 7-0 against Sim Tours, driven by a great offensive performance from Juan José Rosaauthor of three goals. Matías Lozano, Kevin Pérez, Johan Quesada and Edwin Echeverría also scored. On the second day, played on Saturday June 20once again prevailed with authority over Alcalá by 3-0 thanks to the many from Jesús Chinchía, Jacobo Contreras and Edwin Echeverría. That same afternoon, the youth team surpassed 4-1 to NexStars with goals from Juan José Rosa, Kevin Pérez, Miguel Correa and José Escorcia.
The purslane path did not slow down. On the fourth date, National Athletic expired 8-0 to Natives, with triplets of Edwin Echeverria and Kevin Pérez, in addition to the goals from Emmanuel Benítez and José Escorcia. Already in the quarterfinals, the team surpassed by 1-0 to the CD Daganzo with a goal from Miguel Correa. In the semifinals, in the match that opened the door to the final of the Gold category, Nacional defeated 5-0 to Nzalang. Juan José Rosa scored a double and Juan Altamiranda, Jesús Chinchía and Matías Lozano completed the rout before the final against Atlético de Madrid.
In the Men’s U-17he DAV Santa Ana also secured victory in Las Rozas after winning by 1-0 to CD Móstoles. The MVP was Javier OrtizDAV Santa Ana player. In the Women’s U19he Raise you lifted the title after overcoming by 3-1 to the Madrid Women’s Football Club-B. NataliaLevante UD footballer, was recognized as MVP. Three finals, three champions and a day that began to lower the curtain on some categories in a benchmark setting for national and international football.
The trophy presentation was attended by authorities and institutional representatives of the sport, in addition to the tournament’s collaborating entities. In the men’s U-17 category, Javier Sanchez presented the MVP award. Andres Navarromember of Relations with Institutions of the Royal Football Federation of Madridand Alvaro Urbinasports vice president of the RFFM, presented the trophy to the second place. The award was given to the champion team Rithes AshokTourism Specialist at NEINVER. In the U-19 women’s team, Rithes Ashok presented the MVP award; Javier Sanchezsports director of MADCUP FOOTBALL MADRIDand Tina Godoyvice president and head of Social Affairs of the RFFM, presented the trophy to the second place; and Alvaro Urbinanext to Maria BenzalCommercial and International Relations Director of MADCUP, presented the award to the champion team.
In the category Men’s U19the trophy for second place was awarded Valentina Martinezdirector of Women’s Soccer at MADCUP, and Javier Sanchez. The champion award included the participation of Maria Benzal and Pepe OrtizGeneral Director of MADCUP. Jose Luis Lesmapresident of the RFFM Technical Committee of Referees, was also present at the referee recognition ceremonies for David MartinezAdrián Tapia, Ismael Mahasni, Abraham Belloso, Rubén Méndez and David Sánchez. On this second occasion, David Sanchez was accompanied by Raquel Alíapresident of the MADCUP Foundation.
The purslane champion block
The champion list of National Athletic in the MadCup it was made up of Edimer Zea, John Moreno, Jacobo Contreras, Juan AltamirandaSantiago López, Felipe Marín, Matías Lozano, Miguel Correa, José Escorcia, Juan Rosa, Kevin Pérez, Jhusstyn Rentería, Simón Jaramillo, Johan Quesada, Simón Rojas, Jesús Chinchía, Emmanuel Benítez and Edwin Echeverría. A group that raised the name of the club and taught the preparation, talent and identity of the club. Purslane Formative Football in an international showcase.
Throughout the competition, thousands of male and female players have converted Madrid in the world epicenter of grassroots football. MADCUP FOOTBALL MADRID now faces its last days with the emotion still present and with Las Rozas as the image of the first great outcome: trophies on the grass, penalties to the limit and a National Athletic that ended up sounding like purslane in the City of Football.
