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Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Ghana win the World Cup














We are not bookies taking bets as to Ghana winning the World Cup. They already have won it. At least the Ghanain Irish community have done it in beating Algeria in the Sari World Cup at AUL grounds in Clonshaugh on the weekend of 27th and 28th May.
While the team stormed to victory, Baba Issake (Pictured holding the ball) picked up an additional accolate winning the Player of the Tournament Award.


Pics - Mandy O'Neill

Ghana won on penalties 4-2 after the game finish 0-0. Meanwhile Romania won the World Cup Plate beating Slovakia in the final of this event whilch was less contested with a 6-0 win.

According to tournament organiser Gil Berkowich: "Overall we had about 130 matches in these 2 days, which went pretty well, especially with the fact that the pitches are in a very desolate location.

From the many great feedbacks that I have had since,I can definitely tell you that the people participated have had great of deal of fun".













Action from the Swiss - Costa Rica game. The Swiss players were from various parts of the picturesque alpine state while the Costa Ricans were homebred representatives also of Pavee Point Centre for Travellers in Dublin.

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