Soccer CP-ISRA European Championships in Glasgow

For Immediate Release
Wednesday 18th August 2010


IRELAND GETS OFF TO A WINNING
START AT THE EUROPEAN 7-A-SIDE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONHIPS


Ireland's Cerebral Palsy 7-a-side Football team started their campaign for European glory with a winning performance at the CP-ISRA European Championships in Glasgow yesterday. The team, under the leadership of Manager, Paul Cassin, himself a Paralympic veteran, defeated guest opponents Australia 5-0 in their opening game of pool B at the Toryglen Regional Football Centre.

The team built on their victory over Australia with a 6-0 defeat over a resolute English side this evening and now have a days rest before a crucial encounter against reigning Paralympic Champions from Ukraine.

Speaking from Glasgow, Team Manager Paul Cassin said, "I am delighted with the team's performance. The manner in which they have conducted their play is a reflection of how well the preparation has gone. We will welcome a days rest tomorrow. "

The championships will run from August 17th - 28th and features nine countries from across Europe and unusually, features a team from Australia, who were invited to participate in the Championships, bringing the total number of participating teams to ten.

ENDS

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John Fulham, PCI Communications Officer, 087-2709182
communications@pcireland.ie