Junior soccer stars shine at ‘Football for Future 2014’ tourney

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The Father Ray Foundation and Perfume House, in cooperation with Pattaya City and Nongprue Municipality held a one day football tournament titled “Football for Future 2014”, at the Planet Football facility on Siam Country Club Road, Pattaya on Sunday, November 9, with the aim being to raise funds for the Foundation.

Youngsters competed in three different age categories, 9 years old, 11 years old and 13 years old and play went on throughout the day from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. to find out which teams would be crowned champions.

One lucky spectator went home with a signed shirt from AC Monaco star Dimitar Berbatov.One lucky spectator went home with a signed shirt from AC Monaco star Dimitar Berbatov.

In the youngest category, the Darasamut School Sriracha defended the title they won last year by defeating Sabaidee FC in the final while host team Planet Football came in third.  Sabaidee FC, went one better in the 11 years age group, beating Planet Football in the title match while defending champs Chonburi FC had to settle for third place on this occasion.  Chonburi had the consolation however of winning the 13 years category, besting FC Planet in the final while Assumption Sriracha School took third spot on the podium.

Darasamut School from Sriracha successfully defended their 9 year age group title.Darasamut School from Sriracha successfully defended their 9 year age group title.

Trophies and awards were presented by Nongprue Municipality Mai Chaiyanit, Rattanachai Suthidechanai, President of Commission of Tourism and Sports, Pattaya Council, Father Dr. Pichan Jaisayree, Vice President of the Father Ray Foundation, and William Macey, Charity Chairman of the Pattaya Sports Club.

There was also a fund raising draw held post tournament with prizes that included signed football shirts from stars such as Dimitar Berbatov of Monaco, Mathieu Bodmer from OGC Nice, Victor Hugo Montano from Montpellier and top footballers from FC Chonburi including Pipob Onmai and Terdsak Jaiman.

Sabaidee FC players hoist the trophy after winning the 11 years age group category.Sabaidee FC players hoist the trophy after winning the 11 years age group category.

Chonburi FC juniors pose with the 13 years age category winners’ trophy.