The Johannesburg Table Football Club aka 'Joburg Eagles' hosted their annual Remembrance Day Cup on the 9th of November
at the Randburg Astro Hockey Club.
The tournament was aptly named the Remembrance Day Cup as an honour to all who fought and lost loved ones locally and overseas.
A special thought goes out to all soldiers who lost their lives, especially the South African troops who fought in all major conflicts all over the world including our local Border War in Namibia and Angola.
A minutes silence was held for all our lost Comrades and especially for local player Chris Dimmer, who lost his wife a few weeks ago.
A good turnout of 8 people enhanced this very special tournament. All players were placed in 2 groups of 4.
A cup and plate section was held with all players flicking in 5 games.
Once again 'Just for You Meals' sponsored a delicious meal for all participants.
It was nice to have Ian Clarke from Easterns and Fernando Rodrigues attending from Easterns and ETS respectively.
The top 2 players from each group qualified for the Cup semi finals and position 3 and 4 qualified for the Plate Semis.
Tournament favourites, Ian and Clifford, topped there respective groups. Waynne and Fernando also qualified for the Cup semi finals.
Long time friends Johan and Chris defeated Alyssa and Greg respectively to set up a Plate Final that spans a friendship of over 65 years!
Johan pipped Chris on penalties to claim the Plate Final and bragging rights.
In the Cup semis, Ian and Clifford accounted for Fernando and Waynne.
The final pitted Ian against Clifford. In a very cagey final with no clear cut chances, the game ended in a stalemate.
Ian was in sublime form in the penalty shootout and secured the title with some unstoppable penalties.
The next Joburg Eagles event is scheduled for early December: the annual Father Christmas Cup.
(Report by Clifford Graaff)
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