Syrian and Iraqi kids win soccer cup

Upfield Junior Soccer Team

Upfield Junior Soccer Team Source: Hani Pito

A Syrian and Iraqi refugee kid team won the Melbourne Victory Community Cup.


The Upfield team is composed of kids under 11 years old who recently arrived in Australia.
Wally Hanna from Upfield Soccer Club speaks about the importance of this victory.





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