Gothia Cup
Madrid Panthers Claim G13 Title with Early Decision
An early goal proved to be decisive as Madrid Panthers defeated Älvsjö AIK FF 1-0 in the G13 final. – We have fought as a team in every match all week, says the match's MVP Noa Abelleira Paganos.
The final in G13 at Gothia Cup was a duel between Swedish Älvsjö AIK FF 1 and Spanish Madrid Panthers. The match had an early decisive moment when Madrid Panthers took the lead just seven minutes into the game. Despite continued attempts from both teams, that goal turned out to be the only one in the final.
The goal scorer was Noa Abelleira Paganos, who gave the Spanish team a 1-0 lead. Älvsjö AIK FF 1 tried to find an equalizer, but Madrid Panthers managed to defend their lead and kept a clean sheet until the final whistle.
The victory meant that Madrid Panthers could celebrate the title in G13 after a final where a single goal separated the teams.
After the final, goal scorer Noa Abelleira Paganos was named the match's MVP. She emphasized the team's collective effort throughout the tournament as a crucial factor behind the gold.
– It was a very good and fun final to play, says Noa Abelleira Paganos.
She also shares that the victory is the result of a long period of preparation.
– We have worked hard for several months to win Gothia Cup, and we fought as a team throughout the tournament, she says.
For Madrid Panthers, the early goal was enough to secure victory against Älvsjö AIK FF 1 and claim this year's G13 title at Gothia Cup.