| Security called for soccer game between Adelaide University and
A SECURITY guard will patrol a women's soccer match this weekend because of fears the fierce rivalry between the division one teams could turn violent. Adelaide University women's football club has hired the guard to crack down on unruly behaviour on and off field, when their team faces Elizabeth Downs this Sunday. The rivalry between the two clubs has become so fierce that Adelaide University division one players fear for their safety. Some have elected not to play because of past experiences, The Advertiser reports.Adelaide University club chairman and division one coach Kevin Holohan said the club had employed a guard for the game and notified Adelaide University's security to be on standby during the home match. "Players are being punched and physically and verbally intimidated," Mr Holohan said.
Today's News Soccer tribute to tragedy pals
A FOOTBALL competition has been organised in memory of two soccer-mad friends who died within weeks of each other. Lifelong pals Paul Mavin, 18, and Liam Shanks, 19, both of Hadston, Northumberland, died suddenly at the end of March and May respectively. The tournament has been organised by Liam's uncle, Keith Morley, who managed both players played in defence for North End Trap in the Morpeth Sunday League. Taking part will be North End Trap and seven other teams, including East Chevington who both Liam and Paul – nicknamed Shanksa and Hacka – signed for last season. Keith, who has paid for a trophy for the event, said: "It is a little competition to give the local community a lift." .
NYer Of The Week: Soccer Coach Helps The Homeless Score New Goals
The latest New Yorker of the Week is a former professional soccer player who is leveling the playing field by coaching for a team of homeless players. NY1's Rita Nissan filed the following report. Lawrence Cann coaches at the indoor soccer fields at Chelsea Piers. His players on the Street Soccer NYC team are quick, communicate well and score goals. But they are also homeless or formerly homeless. "For a lot of our folks who are traumatized and who have grown up with a lot of static and a lot of abuse, learning to manage [themselves] on a sports field is a great practical application to their lives," says Cann. Cann, a former professional soccer player, founded Street Soccer USA five years ago with the help of HELP USA, and now has teams in 16 cities across the country.
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