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The HIRDA peace & Development Cup
The HIRDA peace & Development Cup: Final Match was held in the big football ground in the district Abudwaaq, as a result of the cup which 12 teams participated, Nearly Hundreds of football fans watched the games during the competition, the objective of the tournament is to get people closer in Somalia, which continues to fragment as it descends further into violence, mayhem and misery. HIRDA believes that sport is one the best ways to bring people together away from conflicts & war.
The two teams Hurmud Vs Salahudiin qualified to the final after showing a magnificent technique in plying and good team play, which made them a strong competitors for each other. After 25 minutes from the first half Salahudiin forward player scored the 1st goal in the match, which, after a tremendous show from the two teams in both defence and offence. As the first half was over the score 1:0 for Salahudiin.
In the second after 18 minutes a well-played game resulted a draw goal for Hurmud, & the match ended with the draw score & the teams played penalty kick, which ended the match 3:2 for Hurmud as they claimed the victory over Salahudiin. The closing celebration after the match to give the first place team the cup, the second & the third place team were given then a award & been thanked for there participation. Also the Golden Boot or the best player award in the tournament & leader scorer was given, the best behaviour players, the best midfielder, the best defender & the best goalkeeper.
And At the end of celebration the Manager of HIRDA Mr. Mohamed Shiiq Ismaiil, who had a word saying about HIRDA being ready for sports activities, & added the winner of this cup will be playing against Hiiraan who won the previous HIRDA tournament.
The fans were pleased about the word that was given by Mr. Mohamed & welcomed the Idea, & everyone was happy about the level HIRDA reached with sport, & fans were looking forward to the match that was to be held soon between Abudwaaq & Baladweeyne.
People of Baladweeyne hosted Abudwaaq’s football team, were they spend time integrating which was HIRDA’s goal from the tournament that was held. The match was a true success & numerous of participant from all youth in Baladweenye, holding signs (Dagaal wiil baa ku dhintee wiil ku ma dhasho) which means, In war a boy gets killed but not to be born.
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