The second edition of the "Orlik Cup" has gone down in history [PHOTOS]

The event was held in two age categories – those born in 2016 (U-9) and those born in 2017 (U-8). Ten teams participated in the U-8 category: Grunwald Budziwój, JSRR Jarosław Football Academy, Przełom Besko, Santa Claus Team, Pride of Przemyśl Polonia Przemyśl Football School, SFC Truskawiec (Ukraine), Stal Rzeszów Girls Football Academy, Aktywny AS, 6. UKS Orlik I Przemyśl, and UKS Orlik II Przemyśl.

"There was a lot of excitement, a lot of fierce play, but all in the spirit of fair play. I know the young footballers returned home smiling, but also exhausted, as each team played nine matches, each lasting 15 minutes."

– said H. Łaskarzewski.

The best team in the round robin competition was the guests from Ukraine, the SFC Truskawiec team, ahead of: 2. Stal Rzeszów Girls Football Academy, 3. Grunwald Budziwój, 4. JSRR Jarosław Football Academy, 5. Przełom Besko, 6. UKS Orlik I Przemyśl, 7. Santa Claus Team, 8. Pride of Przemyśl Polonia Przemyśl Football School, 9. UKS Orlik II Przemyśl and 10. Aktywny AS.

Kyryło Aibojak (SFC Truskawiec) was named the tournament's MVP (Most Valuable Player). Gabriela Kowalik of the Saint Nicholas Team was named the tournament's top scorer, while Emilia Skrodziuk of the Stal Rzeszów Girls Football Academy was named the tournament's best goalkeeper.

U-8

The next day, the 2017-born teams, the U-8 category, began competing. Fourteen teams competed on four pitches in two groups – A and B. After the group matches, it was time for the knockout stage, where the boys from the Pride of Przemyśl, the Polonia Przemyśl Football School, performed best. Subsequent places were taken by: 2. Stal Rzeszów – Szara Football Academy, 3. Bieszczady Ustrzyki Dolne Football Academy, 4. Grunwald Budziwój, 5. Stal Rzeszów – Biała Football Academy, 6. UKS Orlik I Przemyśl, 7. Children’s Football Academy Pruchnik, 8. Sokół Sokołów Małopolski, 9. Beniaminek Rzeszów, 10. JSRR Jarosław Football Academy, 11. Progres Kawęczyn, 12. Progres Jarosław, 13. Strug Tyczyn Football School, 14. UKS Orlik II Przemyśl.

The tournament’s MVP (most valuable player) was Miłosz Kruczek from the Stal Rzeszów-Szara Football Academy, the tournament’s top scorer was Hubert Witoszyński from the JSRR Jarosław Football Academy, and the best goalkeeper was Kacper Ochenduszka from the Pride of Przemyśl – Polonia Przemyśl Football School.

"The second edition of our tournament will forever be remembered in the history of our club and this event in general. This tournament brings a lot of excitement, fierce competition, but all in the spirit of fair play. We sincerely thank all the sponsors who helped organize it, especially the president of the Podkarpackie Football Association, Mieczysław Golba, for whose cup the teams competed. We thank all the fans, parents, and coaches for bringing the teams, and the players for the great football excitement. We already invite you to join us next year, because we will definitely see you at the Orlik Arena."

– summed up H. Łaskarzewski.

Updated: 12/07/2025 11:28