Match Reports
Read the reports from the Homeless World Cup in Cape Town 2006 Homelss World Cup
Match Reports
Read all the latest reports as the 4th Homeless World Cup continues in Cape Town. Follow the passion, the inspiration and the skill as 48 nations and 500 players battle for the Homeless World Cup Trophy and come together to change their lives and kick off poverty!
Day One
For the opening day of the 2007 Homeless World Cup our Foyer match reporters Kate Wilson and Lee Dixon were match side to catch the pick of the days games.
"The
whole day was magnificent; the best game apart from England was South Africa reserves against France the whole stadium was
lifted with the great performance of the South African reserve team. The French
goalkeeper also won the crowd over showing us all great character and spirit." Kate Wilson
Read Kate and Lee's updates on the opening day of the Cape Town tournament here
Day Two
So Cape Town rain delayed play first thing. Torrential Rain flooded pitch one and referees decided to stop play at 3pm to dry out the pitch before play began again at around 6pm. Spirits however were not dampened and play continued on Pitch Two with Brazil v South Africa. Tensions were high. The crowd went crazy as South Africa's favourite premier league team the Kaizer Chiefs came out on to the pitch to welcome the teams. The Kaizer's urged South Africa to get into the Homeless World Cup and support the tournament by SMS'ing Chiefs to 36698 to donate R5.00.
Day Three
Another incredible day of competition left the crowd - and our Foyer match reporters - hugely entertained: "After the rain of Day Two on Day Three the sun was blazing and you could literally see steam coming off the players. It was a fabulous day and there was a lot to play for. We saw passion and drive from all the teams and the football really had stepped up a notch, it was fantastic and we really got to see what street football was all about. There were tricks and flicks galore. A great day."Day Four
Sunshine and heat for the players to contend with in another exciting day of competition. Russia continued their good progress and the host nation put on a show for their loyal fans to win the last game of the day.Day Five
More sunshine and more exciting action as the teams jostled for position and all important quarter final positions.Day Six
Quarter finals and semi finals in another day of incredible action at the Homeless World Cup. Another brave Polish effort is halted at the semi final stage as Russia and Kazakhstan raise more than a few eyebrows and qualify for the Homeless World Cup final.The Final
A packed crowd, dancing and flag waving create an incredible atmosphere as Russia see of Kazakhstan's challenge to become Homeless World Cup champions for the first time.Day 2: 25.9.06
Day two at the Homeless World Cup in Cape Town. Live action reports from the pitch side. Read more