The Samui Youth Football Tournament 2025 took place from 28th February to 2nd March at the Maraleina Sports Resort in Samui, bringing together talented young footballers in a highly competitive setting. With teams from across the region, the event provided a fantastic opportunity for BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy’s U14 and U16 boys to test their skills in an 11-a-side format.

U14 Boys: Tournament Champions

The BISP Cruzeiro U14 boys’ team had a remarkable journey throughout the competition, which featured four teams competing in a league system before moving into the semi-finals and finals.

Despite a tough opening match against a strong Sukesa side, the team bounced back impressively on the second day, securing a win against PSG Samui and a draw against Golden Boys, after initially trailing by two goals.

The semi-final saw a thrilling rematch against Golden Boys, where the team triumphed in a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory. In the final, BISP Cruzeiro faced Sukesa once again and delivered an outstanding performance, securing the championship title and avenging their first-round defeat. A fantastic achievement for the squad!

U16 Boys: A Strong Runner-Up Finish

The BISP Cruzeiro U16 boys’ teams competed in a five-team tournament, with two squads participating—Cruzeiro White and Cruzeiro Blue. The competition was played in a league format, concluding with a final and a third-place match.

The BISP Cruzeiro White team showcased excellent defensive resilience throughout the tournament, conceding no goals in their four matches leading up to the final. In the championship match against Denduang, the team had a golden opportunity to secure victory in the final minutes but was unable to convert. The match ended 0-2, earning the team a well-deserved second-place finish.

The BISP Cruzeiro Blue team also demonstrated great consistency. After a narrow 1-0 defeat to Denduang in their opening game, the team responded with three solid performances, keeping clean sheets in all remaining matches.

A Tournament to Remember

The BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy teams displayed exceptional skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the competition, making this a tournament to be proud of. Congratulations to all players and coaches for their efforts and achievements in Samui!