Kolín cheers: U11 soccer players conquer silver in Salzburg!

Kolín cheers: U11 soccer players conquer silver in Salzburg!

An exciting chapter for the young footballers from Kolín was written last weekend. From June 7th to 8th, 2025, an international youth tournament took place in the picturesque Salzburg, which brought together teams from seven European countries. Among the 120 participating teams were three Czech teams in the U11 category that bravely beaten. As prahain Impressive young players.

The event took place in the sports area Salzburg-Nord, where the young talents not only demonstrated their skills in the field, but also undertook an exciting excursion to the Red Bull Salzburg stadium. There the children had the opportunity to visit the changing rooms and put themselves into the world of their idols.

a weekend adventure in Salzburg

After arriving in Salzburg, where the teams prepared for the tournament in a local school, the first group games were on the program on Saturday. These games were crucial to determine the best eight teams. The kickers from Kolín also used the time to explore the historic city center and get Souvenirs, which also strengthened the team spirit.

Sunday brought the highly expected semi -final games. The Kolíner team, SK Sparta Kolín, showed nerve strength and prevailed in the semi -finals extremely exciting in the penalty shootout against SK Šestajovice. In the final, the young talents from Hradec Králové were waiting for the Kolíner, who had to prove themselves against a strong opponent. Unfortunately, Kolín was beaten with a narrow 0: 1 and was therefore unable to book the tournament victory for himself. Nevertheless, second place was a considerable success for the entire region. Coach Ladislav Hájek was visibly proud of his protégés and emphasized their commitment.

an experience with tradition

The tournament in Salzburg also coincides with the famous Salzburg Jarmark, which is considered the largest folk festival in western Austria. This festival shows the unique tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages. There are a variety of attractions on the Jarmarkt, from amusement parks to culinary stands and live performances. The connection between sport and culture perfectly rounds off the experience of this weekend, as well as Euro Sportring .

For the young kickers, the tournament was not only a platform to measure themselves sporty, but also an opportunity to establish international contacts and further develop the team spirit. The year 2025 is a year full of international youth tournaments, which take place not only in Austria, but also in countries such as Spain and Italy, as Young Talents Group . These are very special opportunities for the talents to show their skills on an international floor.

For Kolín, second place in Salzburg means an important step forward and shows that in football, new adventures and challenges are waiting for young athletes.