Day 6:29.9.06
Reports - Day Six
Homeless World Cup 2006
Chile (1) v (3) Rwanda
An intense match, with Chile putting up a good fight against Rwanda, the African country beating them 3-1.
Juan took advantage of the opportunity he had, with the ball breaking free, and scored the first goal for Chile in the second minute.
Chile did not remain in the lead for long though, as Ernestine Uwimana scored for Rwanda in the third minute, bringing the score to a draw, 1-1.
Husseni Ntakiuruti suffered a minor injury but was able to continue playing. Kassim Nsengiyumva went on to put Rwanda ahead as the crowd got behing the Africans.
Both teams came back into the second half with a renewed attitude and a determined nature. Again Chile looked impressive with the ball but struggled in front of goal.
The fans were treated to Russian player dancing at pitchside as Chile’s reserves and coach started to sing songs in an attempt to hype up the players.
Rwanda’s Angelique Nzabanita scores the final goal in the game, resulting in a win for Rwanda 3-1.
Tamara Metrowich
Scotland (5) v (3) Hungary
Scotland won after a tremendous match, with the crowd showing immense support for both teams. Coach David Duke was confident in his team: “It will be a close game…but we will win.”
Hungary had two reserves from the South African reserve team, Tyrone Andrews and Elvis Mchunu. The Hungarian team relied on these two players when it came to tackling.
Mchunu scored the first goal for Hungary just before one of their players had to go off for an injury to his right leg.
Scotland’s Francis Brodie scored the equalized but Tyrone Andrews put Hungary in the lead again. Frank Brodie came to Scotland’s rescue yet again and brought the score to a 2-2 draw.
Tension could be seen between players Andrews and Brodie resulting in a penalty for Scotland. Willie Scott and Andrews dominated the second half and each scored goals for the Scottish team, resulting in a winning score of 5-3
Tamara Metrowich