On Friday 13th May, eight teams arrived at St George’s Park National Football Centre to compete in the BUCS Futsal Finals.
This year’s BUCS Futsal Finals saw eight men’s and women’s teams go head to head at the iconic St George’s Park National Football Centre to decide this year’s BUCS Futsal Champions.
Whilst the regular futsal season typically runs from October to February, many teams also have the opportunity to compete in either the Trophy or Championship knockout competitions which are played towards the end of the academic year.
With both competitions taking place in the postseason, teams will complete from March through to May to decide who will lift the last piece of available silverware from the season.
We take a look at the iconic venue and all of the results from this year’s finals below.
The Venue
This year’s BUCS Futsal Finals were hosted at St. George’s Park, the home of England’s national football teams.
With 14 outdoor pitches, including a replica of the Wembley surface, a full-size indoor 3G pitch, a suite of rehabilitation and sports science areas, and an indoor futsal arena, St. George’s Park provides world-class facilities for athletes from all over the world.
The Results
Loughborough’s 1’s and 2’s were victorious in both their cup finals at St George’s Park. Victories over Hertfordshire in the Championship final and St Mary’s in the Trophy final allowed both Loughborough sides to complete league cup doubles.
Women’s Championship winners, Durham, found themselves 2-1 down at half-time until a dominant second-half performance saw them outscore Northumbria 6-1 in the half to take the win. Hartpury’s women’s side also finished their season with a league cup double after winning the Western Tier 1 earlier in the season.
See all of the winners and final scores from this year’s BUCS Futsal finals below.
Men’s Championship Final Winner
Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Final Score: Loughborough 5 – 2 Hertfordshire
Final Score: Loughborough 5 – 2 Hertfordshire
Women’s Championship Final
Durham University
Durham University
Final Score: Durham 8 vs 2 Northumbria
Final Score: Durham 8 vs 2 Northumbria
Men’s Trophy Final Winner
Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Final Score: Loughborough 5 – 3 St Marys
Final Score: Loughborough 5 – 3 St Marys
Women’s Trophy Final Winner
Hartpury University
Hartpury University
Final Score: Hartpury 5 vs 2 Edinburgh
Final Score: Hartpury 5 vs 2 Edinburgh
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