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Stirling Albion JA at the Holland Easter Open 2025

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By Youth Football Scotland

April 19^th, 2025

COME ON ALBION!

The YFS Media Team is excited to be following Stirling Albion JA this Easter, as they fly the flag for Scotland in the Netherlands. Stay tuned to this page for all of the latest updates live from the Holland Easter Open...

ARRIVAL

18 Apr 25 | 13:00

The squad has arrived at Amsterdam airport!

Stirling Albion JA at the Holland Easter Open 2025

GAME DAY

19 Apr 25 | 08:30

It's an early start for the squad who are hopping on the coach to the venue.

KITTED OUT

19 Apr 25 | 09:00

The team have arrived at the home of S.V. Gramsbergen for a busy morning of four back-to-back matches.

"It's great because we can show the Netherlands what it's like in Scottish football"

WARM UP

19 Apr 25 | 09:10

The coaches are making sure to sharpen the boys up for their quickfire matches this morning.

GAME 1

19 Apr 25 | 09:30

We are underway as Stirling Albion come up against DVC Dedemesvaart.

PERFECT START

19 Apr 25 | 10:05

Albion got off to a winning start in the Easter Open thanks to a great defensive performance and a good goal from Joel Gudgeon.

GAME 2

19 Apr 25 | 10:15

Stirling are looking to continue their fantastic first performance with the added incentive of an English opposition in TIBS FC.

STIRLING SLIP UP

19 Apr 25 | 10:50

Stirling fail to back up their first result as they end up on the wrong side of this 1-0 scoreline.

GAME 3

19 Apr 25 | 11:00

Albion now have an opportunity to bounce back from their disappointing result against Dutch side FC Castricum.

BACK ON TRACK

19 Apr 25 | 11:35

The boys are back on track in the group with a fantastic 2-1 victory over FC Castricum. Despite the tight scoreline, Castricum's free-kick goal was a mere consolation after Arthur Carrie and Seumas Campbell fired home for the Scots.

GAME 4

19 Apr 25 | 11:45

After a busy morning, Stirling are underway in their final group game against SV Gramsbergen, knowing a win would see them through to the top group tomorrow.

TAKING TO THE PITCH

19 Apr 25 | 11:45

It's full focus from the Albion lads with their eyes firmly on a spot in the top group.

TOP LEAGUE SECURED

19 Apr 25 | 12:25

It's a fantastic end to the session as Albion claim a position in the top group with an outstanding 4-0 victory over SV Gramsbergen. The goals came from Oli Waring, Ozzie Underwood, Lewis Jackman and Matthew Rintoul.

"I feel great about representing my country, it has been great seeing how the Netherlands players play football and it has been really fun"

"We've put ourselves in a good place, so we're all looking forward to tomorrow"

GAME DAY 2

20 Apr 25 | 10:00

After a fantastic performance in the competition yesterday, Stirling have qualified for the top league, giving themselves a chance to win the tournament! Four games await the Binos this afternoon, including a rematch with TIBS FC, who narrowly defeated Albion 1-0 yesterday.

ALL ABOARD

20 Apr 25 | 11:30

The boys are making the walk to the coach, knowing the coveted Easter Open trophy could be in their hands by the end of the day.

HERE COME THE ALBION

20 Apr 25 | 11:45

KITTED OUT

20 Apr 25 | 12:15

The boys are ready for four massive encounters.

PRE-MATCH TRAINING

20 Apr 25 | 12:30

It's a very sunny afternoon in the Netherlands, so the coaches are aiming to get the boys used to the conditions before the games kick-off.

GAME 1

20 Apr 25 | 13:28

First up today for Stirling is the host SV Gramsbergen (1). Having beaten their second team yesterday, Albion will be wary of complacency knowing this side performed brilliantly yesterday with two wins and a draw in their pool.

THE DREAM START

20 Apr 25 | 14:20

It's a dream start for Stirling, who defended excellently to see out a 1-0 win thanks to Angus Jones's finish.

“The boys played immesly brilliant, especially in the heat. Absolutely great start to the day”

“We knew it was going to be a tough one... it was well-deserved”

GAME 2

20 Apr 25 | 14:58

The squad now looks to back up that great result with another tough match against group A table-toppers VV Drenthina.

DEFEAT TO DRENTHINA

20 Apr 25 | 15:35

It's heartbreak for the boys who fall to their first defeat of the day against a strong Dutch team.

ALL TO PLAY FOR

20 Apr 25 | 15:40

Despite the disappointing result, no side in the group has managed to win both of their first two games, leaving an exciting set-up for the rest of the afternoon.

GAME 3

20 Apr 25 | 15:35

Still in with a great chance of winning the competition, Stirling now have a rematch against TIBS FC of England, in a chance for revenge 1-0 defeat yesterday.

IMPROVEMENT ON YESTERDAY

20 Apr 25 | 16:05

Albion put in an immense shift to keep out TIBS FC this afternoon, but cannot break the deadlock themselves and the game ends goalless.

MATCH GALLERY

20 Apr 25 | 16:10

GAME 4

20 Apr 25 | 16:25

After some fantastic results over the weekend, Stirling go into their final match of the tournament against SJO FC Coevorden. The Dutch side qualified as the best third-placed team across the groups with two wins and a draw.

RINTOUL FINDS EQUALISER

Matthew Rintoul finishes brilliantly to get his side back into the match.

EASTER OPEN ENDS IN DRAW

20 Apr 25 | 17:15

After falling behind in the early stages, Stirling showed the class and resillence that has been evident to see throughout the whole competition getting themselves back into the match.

Button Label

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