Courtesy: Solomon Star News


Kurukuru eyes tough friendly

26 August 2016

by Carlos Aruafu

Solomon Islands national futsal team, Kurukuru is eyeing for test against the World’s current number one team, Brazil next week.

This friendly match is scheduled for September 5.

It has been eight years since Kurukuru first tasted the might of the Brazilian national futsal team whom currently is the number one team in the world in futsal.

Kurukuru captain, Elliot Ragomo remembered well that day when they were badly beaten by Brazil.

He also remembered the words of the world’s futsal legend, Brazilian player, Falcao after their match.

“Eight years ago we played the best team in the world and got beaten badly.

“This didn’t really affect how we felt playing against Brazil.

“We had fun and enjoyed the moment of experience of just being 16 yr old coming from a country with nothing about futsal.

“Still remembered what Falcao the best futsal player in the world told us after the game, he said "If you guys stick together you be a good team"

“Well its eight years later and here we are still together as we prepare to achieve our dream of playing against Brazil once again.

“What a dream and a personal story for myself and my boys.

“That dream will become a reality when we meet Brazil next week.

“We are back not as 16 years old but as men,” he said.

This is toughest friendly match Kurukuru will play after finalizing early this month.

The coach Juliano Schmeling and the players beleives this is the best way to help prepare Kurukuru for the World Cup.

Brazil is ranked one in the world while Kurukuru is ranked 43.


Posted by Luca Ranocchiari --> luca.ranocchiari@futsalplanet.com