Eyes on the ball
Who says girls can't play football?They certainly can, perhaps less aggressive, tactically disciplined and skillful than the boys, but they made up with passion and sportsmanship.
We were at Jalan Besar for the fourth time this Youth Olympics and were treated to an interesting brand of football. Girls football that is.
Future starlet for girls football?
The girls from both Equatorial Guinea and eventual champion Chile impressed us with some nifty footwork and brave challenges. But it was their level of sportsmanship that truly convinced us that the girls could teach the lads a thing or two about football.Thumbs-up from the Guinean camp
There were virtually no Oscar-like acting from the girls after a bad challenge. No arguing with the referee. No diving. No time-wasting. They made football seem like a gentle(wo)man's game. All these coexisting with the will and determination to win the gold medal.The Chileans won the match on the penalty shootout 5-3, clinching gold for the young ladies. And girl, did they celebrate.
Shootout Ecstasy
Chilean Flag Flying
For more pictures from the match, go to our Facebook Page.
I think the camera man looks like a Korean star who has put on weight
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