The Sport Spectator Gol Gala event was a celebration of the beautiful game, by playing the beautiful game. Eight Miami-based teams competed for a $3,000 prize and shining crystal trophy cup in this 6v6 soccer tournament. The squads faced-off at Cathedral Soccer in Wynwood, Miami on a hot and sunny day in the midst of Miami summer. Competition was fierce, sportsmanship was of class and the winner was rightful; We'll tell you all about it.
The eight teams were gathered from small-sided teams all over Miami. Teams consisted of former professionals, U.S. Beach Soccer National Team players, Division1 ballers, and Miami OG's. La Copa split the eight teams into two separate groups. Group 1 consisted of Canes FC, Auld Dubliner 6's, Solteros FC, and Saturdays Football Club. Group 2 consisted of Por El Deporte, Strangers FC, Athletic Core Fitness, and Millonarios Miami.
The day kicked off with Canes FC taking on Saturdays Football Club on the north field, and Millonarios Miami playing Strangers FC on the south field. From our first kick-off at 12:30 PM, every team played three games and we advanced the best two teams from each group into the semi-finals.
Athletic Core Fitness won Group 2 and played Solteros FC (runner-up in Group 1) in the semi-finals. Auld Dubliner 6's won Group 1 and played Por El Deporte (runner-up in Group 2) in the other semi-final match. After hard-fought semi-final matches (especially between Auld Dubliner 6's and Por El Deporte), Athletic Core Fitness and Por El Deporte would replay their group stage 0 to 0 draw in the Grand Final of La Copa de Gol Gala.
Athletic Core Fitness improved in every game they played this tournament. By the time the Grand Finals match came around, ACF was flying high. They ended up being too much for Por El Deporte and won the game by multiple goals.
In the end, the tournament was competitive and chippy, but never excessive. We owe a huge respect to our referees, who managed a professional and balanced tournament.
Athletic Core Fitness won the inaugural La Copa de Gol Gala on June 23, 2024. All the spoils went to the victor in this tournament: $3,000.
We thank all of our sponsors and partners for this momentous event. Our primary event sponsors: Private Wealth Group by Insigneo and Champ. Our partners who donated products for our guests to enjoy: Miami Beach Bum, Cerveceria La Tropical, LMNT, and OWYN.
This event was put on by Sport Spectator and Unico Creative Studio. Sport Spectator is a media brand that focuses on Miami sports coverage and events. We host everything from Miami Dolphins watch parties and soccer tournaments like Gol Gala. We also host a podcast that we host every week--on the same sort of things. Unico Creative Studio contributed expertise for the event's art, photography, videography, and partnerships.
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