Haukar won two championship titles at the USA CUP
The third women's team from Haukar achieved great success at the USA CUP, one of the world's largest and most prestigious international youth football tournaments, which took place from 14–18 July. Both of the club's teams won their age group and returned home as USA CUP champions.
Remarkable success in challenging circumstances
The third women's team from Haukar achieved great success at the USA CUP, one of the world's largest and most prestigious international youth football tournaments, which took place from 14–18 July. Both of the club's teams won their age group and returned home as USA CUP champions.
- The Haukar U16 team secured the title after a thrilling final that was decided by a penalty shootout. There, the players showed great composure, strong character and exceptional fighting spirit when it mattered most.
- Haukar's U15 team also celebrated victory in their age group. The final was close and exciting right until the end, but a winning goal in the final minutes sealed a glorious victory for the team.
The achievement is particularly noteworthy given that the matches were played in challenging conditions, including temperatures of up to 35 degrees. Despite this, the girls remained focused, supported one another, and showed great resilience from the first match to the last.
Perseverance, courage, unity and joy
The performance reflects both the players' footballing ability and the values that characterise a strong sporting programme. Perseverance, courage, togetherness and joy were evident in the teams, both on and off the pitch. The trip provided the players with valuable experience, an opportunity to face strong teams from different countries, and to create memories that will stay with them for a long time.
Hafnarfjörður warmly congratulates the players, coaches, management, parents and the Haukar Football Club on this magnificent achievement.