The ISSA - Annual OECians Summer Football Tournament began on July 12th at West Playground and came to a successful conclusion on July 16th with the team LONGSNAPPERS clinching the trophy. The tournament comprised of four (4) diverse and solid teams with close to 60 active players where each team had its number of cohorts.

Due to the distinctive nature of the tourney, each and every team captain in the person of Sulley & YF of Long Snappers, Anthony & Santos of Paragon FC, Eyeson of Dream Team and Kenzo & Danigold of Venom FC attached great importance in mobilizing as well as organizing their team members for the event so as to play in a grand style towards victory.

This tournament was conducted in its own unique nature with six (6) league matches and 2 position deciders. The tournament commenced with the match between Paragon FC and Dream Team ending with a score of 1-0 in favor of Paragon FC. Consequently, at the end of league stage games, Long Snappers and Paragon FC qualified to the final stage whereas Dream Team and Venom FC appeared to strive for the 3rd & 4th place.

The passion was extremely high as every team was eager to be on top thus displaying high team spirit and eagerness to beat each other. However, Long Snappers clinched the trophy with their tactical play in a finger biting final against Paragon FC which ended with 3-1 on penalty shootouts making them the surprising but deserved winners of the tournament whereas Paragon FC ended up being the runner-ups of the tourney. Followed by Dream Team grabbing the third position in another nervy penalty shoot-outs against Venom FC.

The purpose of the tournament was truly achieved by the end with all the teams and supporters soaking themselves in great excitement and euphoria to participate in such an event even amidst the stern weather adversities.

（OEC）