Team Philippines edged Italy, 7-6, to end its campaign on a high note in the 2012 Homeless World Cup Sunday (Monday morning Manila time) at the Plaza de la Constitución in Zócalo, Mexico City.
The victory gives the Filipinos the fifth place for The de La Calle a la Cancha Cup, one of the trophies in the consolation round of the tournament.
It also marked the first time the country beat Italy, which it had not beaten in the past three editions of the tournament.
The country’s finish was a tremendous result for the Philippine squad, which almost did not play in the tournament because of a lack of funds. Luckily, it was able to lure several sponsors to make its stint in the competition possible.
In the rankings last year, the Philippines placed 26th out of the 69 participating nations. It also clinched the Host Cup trophy in the tournament two years ago.
Chile bagged the Homeless World Cup after beating host Mexico, 8-5, in the final match.
Meanwhile, Mexico thumped Brazil, 6-2, to win the championship in the women’s edition of the tournament.
The annual Homeless World Cup aims to bring change to lives of poor people through a worldwide football event.
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