Football exchange to celebrate Christmas 2017

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of December 17, at the stadium of hamlet 9, Thanh Khe commune (Thanh Chuong), a friendly football match took place between Mo Vinh parish and Thanh Khe commune People's Committee.

Participating in the match were the parish children, pastoral council and priest Nguyen Duy Phuong from Mo Vinh Parish team; the Thanh Khe Commune People's Committee team had the chairman, civil servants, officials of the commune and Mr. Trinh Van Nha - Vice Chairman of Thanh Chuong District People's Committee.

The two teams' starting lineup. Photo: Huy Thu

The friendly match took place in a friendly and open atmosphere, with many Catholics and non-Catholics coming to watch and cheer. After two exciting and thrilling rounds, the match ended with a score of 2-2, equal in strength and talent.

One of the two goals of Mo Vinh Parish team was scored by player Nguyen Duy Phuong. Both goals of Thanh Khe Commune People's Committee team were scored by player Trinh Van Nha.

Many Catholics and non-Catholics came to watch and cheer. Photo: Huy Thu

This is the second time that a commune with Catholics accounting for more than 1/3 of the population has organized special football matches, demonstrating the noble sportsmanship and strong solidarity between Catholics and non-Catholics in the area.

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