Fans who like their football fast and furious should check out the Street Football Festival which is currently underway at the Ross Bandstand. So far the lowest scoring game only had 12 goals and the weather is perfect for both spectators and players alike.
The Edinburgh Reporter caught up with one of the players, 22 year-old former student from Zambia, Kelvin Sinyemu who was taking a well-deserved break on the side-lines as his team, Street Football 2 prepared for the top of the table clash with rivals Street Football 1.
Kelvin said:- “I am really enjoying the experience, plus it’s good exercise. To be honest, I’ve been average and could have done better although I have scored three goals so far. I joined the Street Football last year and so far have completed my coaching certificate with them. I would definitely encourage others to get involved.”
The festival is on until Sunday, with the competitions taking place as follows:
10am – 2pm EDINBURGH YOUTH CUP
5 Edinburgh Youth Projects compete in the group stages with the top 4 progressing to the semi-finals on Sunday.
3pm – 7pm EDINBURGH CORPORATE CUP
6 Edinburgh Businesses compete in the group stages with the top 4 progressing to the semi-finals on Sunday.
DAY 2 – SATURDAY 15TH JUNE
10am – 2pm EDINBURGH PRIMARY SCHOOLS CUP
8 Edinburgh Primary Schools compete in two groups of four with the top 2 from each group progressing to the semi-finals on Sunday.
3pm – 6pm EDINBURGH U13 GIRLS CUP
5 Edinburgh Girls’ U13 teams compete in the groups stages with the top 4 progressing to the semi-finals on Sunday.
DAY 3 – SUNDAY 16TH JUNE SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS DAY
10am – 11.30am EDINBURGH YOUTH CUP SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS
12pm – 1.30pm EDINBURGH CORPORATE CUP SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS
1.30pm – 2.30pm HIBS/HEARTS LEGENDS SELECT
2.30pm – 4.00 pm EDINBURGH PRIMARY SCHOOLS CUP SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS 4.00pm to 5.30pm EDINBURGH U13 GIRLS CUP SEMI FINALS AND FINALS.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
