Sport
29 July, 2024
Clubs take to pitch for annual soccer cup
RIVAL soccer teams, Mareeba Bulls and Leichhardt Lions, will go head to head again this year in honour of their “football godfathers” for the Moriconi Bomben Soccer Cup this Saturday.
Part of the Cairns Italian Festival, this year’s match will be held at Leichhardt Football Club, and celebrates the rich Italian heritage of two clubs and honours the legacies of Alfio Moriconi and John Bomben.
This year marks the second edition of the cup and promises to be a memorable occasion for all attendees.
The tournament not only showcases the competitive spirit of the clubs but also serves as a tribute to the enduring contributions of Moriconi and Bomben to the local football scene.
Moriconi dedicated his efforts to Mareeba, while Bomben poured his passion into Leichhardt.
Last year, it was the Lions who took home the inaugural win and now, Mareeba is ready and back for revenge, according to over 45s team member Sandro Soncin.
“We don’t want to speak too soon as everyone’s groins are about to snap, but we will be ready to put on a show,” he said.
The Under 18s game will kick off the event at 2pm on 3 August. The Mens Reserves, will follow at 4pm, before the “old legends” Over 45s team enters the field at 6pm.
The premier men’s game will then kick off at 7.30pm.
Entry to game is $6 an adult, $3 for pensioners and free for children under 18 years old. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
