The YFS Media Team is excited to be following FC Newcraighall this Easter, as they fly the flag for Scotland in Spain. Stay tuned to this page for all of the latest updates live from the Costa Daurada...
13 Apr 25 | 09:20
It's (almost) all smiles in the airport as the team awaits departure.
13 Apr 25 | 11:00
The flag is out with pride as the boys make their side known in Salou.
13 Apr 25 | 12:00
FC Newcraighall have been drawn into Group A of the Boys U11s tournament alongside four other teams. Fundació Terrassa A will be the first opposition at 10:40 am on Monday, with the side getting the afternoon off to rest up for a big double-header on Tuesday. It will be an early start for the boys who will play NF Academy at 9 am before a 4:20 pm afternoon encounter with Basque Tours. Finally, Newcraighall will go up against Fisical Academy in an all-British tie to end the group on Wednesday. All group winners will qualify for the Gold Cup along with the three best second-placed teams.
13 Apr 25 | 15:20
The boys are making full use of the hotel facilities to get themselves into prime condition for tomorrow's match!
14 Apr 25 | 09:50
The squad has arrived at Futbol Salou for the opening encounter against Catalan side Fundació Terrassa A.
14 Apr 25 | 10:10
The coaches give their final words of encouragement before this tie gets underway.
14 Apr 25 | 12:05
FC Newcraighall fall to a 5-0 defeat in their first match of the tournament. Doubles from Gae Fuster Gavilan and Nidal El Aomari Qarqouri, along with a Raul Aguilera Verdegay strike, make it a tough morning for the Scots. Plenty to play for, though, with three more group games to come.
14 Apr 25 | 18:05
Despite their opening defeat the boys are very much enjoying their trip abroad taking time to explore the local area together.
15 Apr 25 | 08:40
The squad have arrived at Futbol Salou for their second match of the group, coming up against NF Academy
15 Apr 25 | 10:45
It was another tough game for FC Newcraighall this morning, but despite the second defeat, it was fantastic to see Evan score their first goal of the tournament! The side is back in action this afternoon against Basque Tours.
15 Apr 25 | 16:00
FC Newcraighall are back in action at Ruidoms as they take on Basque Tours.
15 Apr 25 | 17:30
Rory Barr and Zac Murray both got on the scoresheet in an exciting match-up, but Basque Tours proved too strong, earning a 4-2 win. Mikel Ayestaran Roitegui was a joy to watch picking up a hat-trick.
16 Apr 25 | 09:30
FC Newcraighall have arrived at Futbol Salou for their final group match against English opponents Fisical Academy.
Murray fires in his second goal of the tournament!
16 Apr 25 | 11:10
It was a tough final match for Newcraighall, who fell to a 10-3 loss to their English opposition.
16 Apr 25 | 16:00
Despite some difficult games in the competition, the boys are lapping up the time away together and making the most of the Salou sunshine.
16 Apr 25 | 20:00
After a fantastic few days of football and fun, it's all smiles as the team enjoys one last beach trip with their loyal supporters.
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