Press Releases 2009
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Ambassador McFarland belonged to the light blue team, together with Congressman Rubén Mejía, Minister Salvador Gándara, retired General Otto Pérez Molina and Alejandro Giammattei. Photo: Siglo 21. [enlarge photo] |
U.S. Ambassador Stephen McFarland Participates in Friendly Soccer Match "90 Minutes Against Violence"
Guatemala, September 16, 2009
The "90 Minutes Against Violence" friendly soccer game took place on the evening of Wednesday, September 16. The match was played at the Mateo Flores stadium with the purpose of encouraging Guatemalan youth to practice sports and stay away from violence.
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Ambassador McFarland exchanges team shirts with ex-gang member Agustín Pérez. Photo: Siglo 21. [enlarge photo] |
The activity was organized by Jóvenes Contra la Violencia (Youth Against Violence) with participation of ex-gang members, politicians, government officials, diplomats, religious leaders, artists, businessmen and professional soccer players.
The teams played a total of four matches between 19:00 and 21:30, in the presence of hundreds of spectators and the participation of school bands. The final score was seven goals for the light blue team and three for the white team.
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