What a lucky turn out for SA

A very important game of the Group A was played earlier today at the Mayibouye Ground, pitching Mexico against Uruguay. A win by Mexico meant a free pass to the second round. A win by Uruguay meant that they were to advance to the round of 16. A tie would see each team go out of the Munsieville Children’s Cup and leave the way for the Host team South Africa to advance. In a very intense match players had to cover every inch on the football pitch, but Uruguay and Mexico were unable to sort out a winner and the final score was a draw of 1-1.

The goal scorers were Thabiso Mathibe for Mexico and Kgotso Lehlohonolo of Uruguay to tie the game in the second half. With this result, Team Bafana Bafana now advances to the second round of the MICC. What a lucky turn for Team South Africa!

Serbia creates another upset!

Team Serbia shocked the present spectators at the Mayibouye Ground this Monday June 21st , defeating the powerful Australia squad by the score of 3-2, scoring two quick goals within the first 10 minutes of the match, including a beautiful one by number 9 Sthembile Mangumt, a very skilled player! With this win, Serbia remains undefeated and gains its pass to the next round. As for Australia, they will need to wait for the result of the Germany and Ghana match to see what their future holds. Will Ghana play the trouble maker for Germany?

2 matches tomorrow at the MICC staring at 10am with England Vs. Slovenia

A productive second half for Australia against Ghana

What looked like an easy win for the Ghana Team turned out into a nightmare, yesterday, in an afternoon match at the MICC. Leading by 2-0 in the second half, the Ghana Team saw Team Australia hitting them like a tornado, scoring 5 consecutive goals to win the match by the score of 5-2! The first goal of Team Australia, the first of two by striker Sabata Mojomotse and the first goal of the tournament for Team Australia had a huge effect on the rest of the team, who after that, were unstoppable! The crowd enjoyed every moment of this game, and the hype was at its maximum at the Mayibouye Pitch, the crowd present even doing a ‘pitch invasion’ after Australia's third goal, scored by Thabise Dlomini.

“The football fever is clearly hitting Munsieville, and the kids of the community are the main actors of this. This is so great to see and to live through” commented one of the spectators at the match. Australia is now first in its pool, tied with Germany and one point ahead of Serbia. The race for the 2 spots available for the knock-out stage looks promising in group D.

To also note in day 7 at the MICC, a 2-0 victory of Cameroon against Denmark as well as a 0-0 score between the Netherlands and Team Japan. More action today in the MICC starting at 11.30 with 4 matches opposing Slovakia and Paraguay, New Zealand vs the defending FIFA Champion Italy, as well as Brazil vs Ivory Coast and Team South Africa's 3rd match against the impressive France squad, a must win for the Host Team to keep hope in being part of the second round. To support your favorite Team through a small donation, log on to http://www.hopeactive.org/

A flurry of goals on the 4th day of the Munsieville Children’s Cup

Offence was the word at the 4th day of activity in Munsieville. More than 13 goals were scored in the 3 games played at the sand pitch of Mayibouye – seeing les Bleus, Team Greece and South Korea adding... 3 points to their record.
A deceiving loss for Team Nigeria
Team Nigeria came in the Munsieville Children’s Cup with a lot of hope to make it to the second round, but yesterday’s results vanished their dream to make it happen, getting their second loss in 2 games. “ We have played a superb game, but we have been unable to take benefit of our chances. I am really proud of my team. Of course the result is deceiving but the children have so much fun. We will make sure to win the next game” said coach Abe. Next Team Nigeria game is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Surprise loss for Argentina!
Established as one of the top ranked teams, Argentina crashed in their second match opposing South Korea, by the score of 6-1. “Very hard to understand our performance after such a great opener. We will regroup this week and make sure that we are ready for game 3, which will be crucial for us to make it to the second round” said Manager Doctor Batsi after this disappointing game.
Team France on their way to the second round!
Finally, Team France still impress with a convincing 6-0 win over team Mexico, winner of their opener against Bafafa Bafafa. A well oiled football machine spectators at the Mayibouye ground were saying. France has now a 2-0 record and have not conceded a goal yet. This result does open a door for Team South Africa to make it to the second round. The challenge is big though, as their next opponent will be Team France. More action today at the Munsieville Stadium as 3 games will be played, Germany v Serbia, the USA against Slovenia as well as Team England's second match against the Algerians. To support your Team in the chhildren's Cup, log on to http://www.hopeactive.org/