Portugal and Paraguay face off on an Inverell pitch.
The goalie setting up for a dramatic kick in the USA Argentina game.
Mini World Cup organiser and Joeys FC president Heinrich Haussler with the perpetual Cup trophy.
Members of the Coffs Harbour team: Matt Burton, Dut Garang, Marual Mangar, Austin Paul, Jack Martin and Judd Duncan
Thursday morning play heated up as the finals were drawing nearer.
Spain's Sarah Campbell keeps a guard on Japan's Katie Orange.
Portugal and Paraguay have a near miss on the pitch heading for the ball.
The Muswellbrook team represented Brazil and played hard through the week. Their player Thomas Sparr was awarded "Player of Tournament" for the under 17 division and will go to Germany.
Graham and Sandra Richardson from Inverell came all week to watch their grandson play.
Betty and Bob Potter with football-playing granddaughter Angela Potter who had to sit out the compeition with a dislocated knee.
Spain's Mimi Raymer makes a mad dash to beat Japan's Danielle Potticary to the ball.
Admitted and committed soccer mums Sonia Davis and Kim See were in town to support their boys.
Coffs players Lilly Board and Yasmine HIllary keep out of the cool breeze.
Young talent on the sidelines with Ruby and Aiden Chorley of Gunnedah and Billy Besford of Muswellbrook who plays for the Golden Eagles.
USA players Michael Cashel, Dominic Casey-Lee and Riley Latter keep an eye on the Argentina game.
Armidale supporters Eileen Young, Lyn Boland, Cath Gwynne, Kath and Laura Czinner.
Macintyre High students Simone Thompson, Amber Horlyck and Tonya Milson enjoyed the soccer last week.
Courtney Simshauser from the Harristown Hawks (Japan) hams it up for the camera during a pre-match warm-up.
Argentina's Lewis Russinello keeps the ball from USA's Hunter Hodges.
Germany's Max Zimmer charges between Australian players Amanuel Ayelew and Dut Garang.
Gavin, Fiona and Scott Flanagan of Tamworth watch their daughter (and sister) Melanie on the field.
Germany's goal keeper Rocco Zalenga about to catapult the ball to the other end of the pitch.
Germany's Max Zimmer moves in for the ball under the feet of Australia's Austin Paul in the final.
Heady play during the Germany/Australia final.
Germany's Max Zimmer was an active player in the final. He's flicking the ball from under Australia's Dut Garang.
International colours unite as teams representing every country in the Cup link together to cheer at the final.
When the Germans took the final, new fans rushed the field to join in the celebration.
Germany enjoys a victory song and a mass cheer with jerseys flung in the air.
The German team won the final in the under 17s with their coaches and support.
After facing adversity, the Gold Coast Musgrave Mustangs took home second place in the under 14s in their first year at the Mini World Cup.
German players taking it easy: Team captain Florian Heise, Leon Herzberg, Alexander Möhl, Florian Hilprecht and Göran Gutschmidt.
Returning champs New Zealand spent time parading their cup around Inverell's CBD on Friday before they played Japan in the final.
Richard Davis and Jessica Davis, Regan Hill and Nicky Davis, all of Port Macquarie. The Port Saints took second place in the Under 12s.
Robyn Cum and Kay Soles of Inverell with Tracey Symons of Glen Innes on a perfect day to watch soccer.
Japan's Tobie Andison tries to take the ball from New Zealand's Georgia Green in the women's final.
Japan's Amelia Coake keeps pace with Tobie Andison during the final.
Good sportsmanship after the women's final. Japan and New Zealand shake on a game well played.
New Zealand cheers enthusiastically after winning the women's final and taking home the Cup again.
Coach Scott Hohn (back) and referees Dawn Millard, Stepehn Potticary, Braden Smith and Laura Hoey all know how hard it is to play, but how it's even harder to be a ref.
Called 'The Pocket Rocket', Toowoomba Grammar under 14 player Josh Fanning carries the team torphy. Josh also won 'Player of the Tournament' for his division and will be headed to Germany to train.