Village Soccer Dream Teams

Out of the three CCDO football teams, the under 14 girls made it into the grand final of the 2015 Globalteer Football League at Galaxy Sports Stadium in Siem Reap! All three teams played well and it's easy to see students had an amazing time playing football throughout the season. 

The under 14 girls were down 1 - 0 at half time but managed to score in the second half to make it a 1 -1 game at full time. Crowds gathered around to watch an intense penalty shoot-out which we only just lost.

There were still plenty of smiles from the girls as they got involved in the trash pick-up competition which was organized by CCDO Cambodian staff to clean up the outdoor stadium. Each NGO football team was given 3 trash bags and offered a prize for the most garbage collected. The kids did so well filling up all their bags to the brim, it was too difficult to judge the winner and it was only fair that they all got something. Over 100 ice cream popsicles were given out after the cleanup to all the teams.The cost of this was a mere $30 and it went a long way to help reinforce the important message about keeping a clean environment and that cleanliness is important for health.

The boys teams did not fare as well as the girls team.  However, they now have additional practice sessions and some new drills to master.  We are certain that by next season, they will have improved their game.  The one superstar in the Under 16yrs, is Hounn Hak, the goalie for the team who not only defends really well, but has a very strong kick that sends the ball from one end of the field to the other.