RANGERS Below-17s will compete within the prestigious Puskas Suzuki Cup in Hungary for the primary time, kicking off on Thursday afternoon.
The younger Gers, led by head coach Steven Smith, have been drawn into Group A within the eight-team event, the place they are going to sq. off towards Actual Madrid, Genk and hosts Puskas Academy.
Juventus, Sporting CP, Panathinaikos and Budapest Honved-MFA lie within the adjoining group, with the group stage fixtures happening between Thursday and Sunday earlier than finals day takes place throughout the concluding Monday.
Named after legendary Hungarian footballer and supervisor, Ferenc Puskas, the event has performed host to a number of of Europe’s brightest abilities through the years, essentially the most notable of whom embody Atletico Madrid ahead, Alvaro Morata, and Actual Madrid full-back, Dani Carvajal.
Actual Madrid and Budapest Honved-MFA have every received the competitors 5 occasions, whereas Genk and Flamengo are included among the many event’s champions since its inception in 2008.
Matches will encompass two 30-minute halves and the ultimate event placings will likely be decided by matches between groups in corresponding positions of their respective teams.
The bronze medal match and remaining will happen on the Pancho Area, which holds a bit beneath 4,000 seats and lately performed host to a pair of Israel’s 2024 European Championship qualifying matches.
Head Coach, Steven Smith, commented: “We couldn’t get a greater problem on the finish of the season. We’re honoured that we’re going over there, however our mindset is that we’re going to compete.
“There’s additionally the status of the event, taking part in beneath the identify of Puskas who is among the biggest gamers which have ever lived, and taking part in towards groups who’re at an elite degree.
“It’s good as a result of on the age and stage that the boys are at, they wish to go and compete towards the perfect in Europe. It’s a gaggle that I’ve a giant perception in, and I do know there may be expertise and character inside the squad.”
Streaming info is obtainable on the official event web site right here, and you’ll keep updated with the Gentle Blues’ exploits on Twitter @RFC_Youth.
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