24th Open De France Barnes (16 Goal Tournament)

Spectators got the chance to observe high-goal teams go up against each other and battle with every drop of adrenaline left in their bodies till, eventually, time gave out. With 40 matches in store, this tournament entertained enthusiasts for almost all three weeks of September. Let’s review some of the most crucial matches of this tournament, along with the participating teams given below. 

Participating Teams 

The contention for this title was pretty high and anticipated, as many teams were in the mix. Players made every game count for their teams and did their best to make it into the knockout stages. Here are the teams that made it into the semi-finals, along with some of the crucial games in the event. 

Semi-Final 1: La Fija Sandbox vs Kazak 

Date: 20 September 

After over two weeks of battles, La Fija Sandbox and Kazak were the first to enter the semifinals. The game, first thought to be a close battle, was a comfortable win. The former team was on a goal spree the entire game and controlled the ball pretty well, resulting in a three-point lead victory.

Winners: La Fija Sandbox ( 10-7 )

Semi-Final 2: Mungo vs Jolly Roger 

The second semi-final game was played between Mungo and Jolly Roger. Jolly Roger had shown great promise this year, but Mungo pulled out their ‘A’ game and went on to end the opposition’s campaign. Completely dominating almost all rounds, Mungo scored almost twice the number of goals and announced a commanding arrival into the finals.

Winners: Mungo ( 12-7 )

Final (Trophee Conde): Octogone Polo Team vs Battistoni 

Date: 21 September 

It was an intense game where both teams wanted to sign off their campaign with a win and tried their best to achieve the same. Octogone Polo performed a little better under pressure and chipped in a couple of extra goals to secure this title and the win.

Winners: Octogone Polo Team ( 9-7 )

Final (Copa Careyes): Clinova vs Eternal J

Another Copa Careyes game was held; unlike the curse game, both teams proceeded cautiously as the game advanced. As a result, only eight goals were scored in total, out of which Clinova had the upper hand and could defend and score on the minute opportunities they had. 

Winners: Clinova ( 5-3 )

Final: La Fija Sandbox vs Mungo 

Date: 22 September 

Both teams were exceptional throughout the tournament and did not disappoint their fans, even in this last game of the season. Goals were scored back and forth throughout the game, and no one could guess the winner until the end. However, in the last few moments of the game, La Fija Sandbox was able to develop a small lead and was on guard the entire time not to concede any extra goals, which led to their victory.

Winners: La Fija Sandbox ( 12-10 )