Europa FC 2015 Under 7 Boys Win Bonicup 2023
The Europa 2015 Under 7 team took part in the Bonicup 2023 in Portugal over the weekend of 1st & 2nd of April. The youngsters, led by coaches Daniel Bonavia and Shane Crisp, put up a fantastic display of football throughout the tournament, culminating in a remarkable 3-0 victory in the final.
A statement from Europa FC follows below:
The Bonicup tournament, which is hosted annually in Portugal and Spain, attracts some of the best football clubs from across Europe. This year's tournament featured top teams from Spain and Portugal, making the victory for the Europa Football Club even more impressive.
Matches:
(Group B)
Europa FC V SP & AL Fuenlabrada A 2-2
Europa FC V Mexilhoeira B 6-0
Europa FC V Asociaçao Academica Bellavista 3-1
(Semi final)
Europa FC V Calpe City 3-0
(Final)
Europa FC V Asociaçao Academica Bellavista 3-0
Coaches Daniel Bonavia and Shane Crisp expressed their delight at the team's performance, saying, "We are extremely proud of our young team. They have worked tirelessly throughout the tournament, and their hard work and dedication have paid off. Winning the Bonicup is a great achievement, and it is a testament to the team's talent and hard work."
This is the first time an Under 7 Gibraltarian team wins this Bonicup, a truly inspirational achievement for this young team and their proud coaches (and parents!)
As part of Europa’s FC development pathway for players, ongoing arrangements with pro clubs, we are proud to announce that Alex Ochello from our under 7’s team, born in 2015, has been invited, together with other boys his age in the Andalucia region, to train at the Betis academy in Seville. The young player has shown exceptional skill and ability for their age and has already caught the attention of coaches and scouts alike. The trial will provide an opportunity for the player to demonstrate their abilities on a bigger stage and showcase their potential to the Real Betis Club coaching staff. He has been the first to attend a pro club as part of Europa's player pathway development, and he won’t be the last.
