In an extraordinary display of resilience and skill, the Scorpions emerged victorious in their debut at the Marble Hill 5-a-side Cup, clinching their first-ever piece of silverware. Entering the tournament as one of the underdogs, the team navigated through a series of challenging matches to secure the title.

Group Stage Recap

Isleworthians Youth FC Reds vs. Scorpions
• Result: 0-0 Draw
• Summary: The Scorpions played solidly but couldn't convert their chances into goals, resulting in a goalless draw.

NPL Tigers vs. Scorpions
• Result: 0-0 Draw
• Summary: Facing one of the tournament favourites, the Scorpions held firm, earning another draw.

Moormead Mavericks vs. Scorpions
• Result: 0-0 Draw
• Summary: Despite another strong performance, the Scorpions were unable to find the back of the net.

Standings after the penultimate Group Stage match, first and second places would gain entry to the Cup knock out:

1. NPL Tigers
2. Platform Sports FC Blues
3. Scorpions

Decisive Group Stage Match
Platform Sports FC Blues vs. Scorpions
• Result: 1-2 Win
• Summary:

• First Goal: A long free kick from Ben was expertly volleyed into the net by Kenny.
• Equalizer: Platform Sports responded with a brilliant solo effort.
• Winning Goal: Super-sub Erion headed in a cross from the right, sealing the win and advancing the Scorpions to the semi-finals.

Semi-Finals
Moormead Mantas vs. Scorpions
• Result: 0-0 Draw (Penalties: 2-3)
• Summary:

• The match ended in a stalemate, leading to a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. Ben and Teddy scored, and in sudden death, after Mantas missed, Toby calmly slotted home the winner.

Final
Hearts of Teddlothian’s Pumas vs. Scorpions
• Result: 1-1 Draw (Penalties: 4-5)
• Summary:

• Pumas' Goal: A powerful free kick put the Pumas ahead.
• Scorpions' Equalizer: Kenny scored immediately after being substituted on, dancing through defenders to find the net.
• Penalties: The Scorpions matched the Pumas penalty for penalty. Kenny, Ben, Teddy, Toby. In a dramatic finish, Jack saved the Pumas goalkeeper's shot and then scored the decisive penalty himself.

Tournament Team:
Jack, Elliot, Toby, Ben (Capt.), Teddy, Erion, Kenny, Jamie