The inaugural Volkswagen Junior Masters Australia took place on 1-2 October 2011 in Sydney. Equivalent tournaments are played in more than 20 countries around the world with each national champion going on to represent their country at the Volkswagen Junior World Masters which take place in May 2012 in Poland.
Volkswagen Australia is delighted to announce that ECU Joondalup from Western Australia will represent the country after they emerged triumphant following an incredible tournament in Sydney. After a tough selection process, 20 under-12 boys’ club football teams from across Australia took part in two days of intense competition. The 20 finalist teams were selected following an application process that encouraged a sense of community spirit and unity within squads, good sportsmanship both on and off the field, and of course skill.
The inaugural Volkswagen Junior Masters Australia came down to the most dramatic of climaxes. A penalty shootout between ECU Joondalup and Adelaide City Juniors proved to be the only way to separate two well matched sides after the final finished 1-1 after extra time. ECU Joondalup emerged victorious 4-2 in the penalty shootout and they go on to represent Australia in the Volkswagen Junior World Masters in May 2012 playing in the same venue that will host the European Championships only weeks later.
Volkswagen would like to congratulate all 20 finalist teams on their enthusiasm, skill and good sportsmanship which contributed to the success of the first Volkswagen Junior Masters Australia.
The Volkswagen Junior World Masters was founded in Germany in 1999 with an Australian representative joining the tournament for the first time in 2012. Volkswagen Junior Masters Australia aims to nurture and inspire young Australian football players of the future. Uniting in a game played the world over, the tournament aims to demonstrate a spirit of friendship and harmony to players as they make new friends from around the country, learn new skills and gain a greater understanding of other cultures.
The next Volkswagen Junior Masters Australia tournament will be held in 2013. To keep updated about the online application process and ECU Joondalup’s progress at the Volkswagen Junior World Masters, click here.
