The teams lined up as follows and to re-live the excitement of the Opening Stages, simply click on each group for individual scores and group standings:

GROUP A
FC Hammer, The Forest, Benetton, Stellar, Asskickasaurus

GROUP B
Marble Madness, Anigav, G-Force, Stone Arrogant Bastards, Ball Drillers

GROUP C
FC Headers, Metrostars, Macquarie, FC United, JC Lightning

GROUP D
Wise Guys, Green Monkeys, Joga Bonitas, FC Expos, S&M Collective

On completion of the groups, the Top Two from each moved on to the Main Tournament play-offs, while the third-placed teams also the opportunity of further competition in the Consolation Cup.

The tears and triumphs of these sudden-death encounters can be viewed here.

Thanks to all players for coming out for the day. We hope you enjoyed the tournament and look forward to seeing you again in 2010!