The event started off with short speeches by the President of the Republic and Minister of Health, followed by the presentation of a football signed by the national team players from Roderick Briffa to the president as a donation for the Puttinu Cares Fund.
The activity on the field of play was kick-started by Dr George Abela himself as our men’s and women’s national teams played a highly-entertaining friendly match. The spirit of camaraderie prevailed as the women battled against the males.
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The class of the men’s team in relation to that of their opponents was evident. However, the males’ cantering stance allowed the girls to get into a smooth stride with a series of inter-passing.
Daniel Bogdanovic, present for the match, had nothing but praise for the women’s team. ‘It was a most enjoyable occasion. I sometimes watch our U-16 girls in training and I think they’ve really got a good future. The football played today was football in its most enjoyable form.’
The event lasted till Sunday 5th May, and the proceeds formed part of the €1,351,921 collected for Puttinu Cares.