Lao Elephants host Vietnam Swans for the Phomvihan-Chi Minh Cup
16 Mar 2010, 04:34pm Posted by Sexetary General
Click to enlarge photo.This Saturday, 20th of March the Lao Elephants will be hosting the Vietnam Swans in a winner takes all match for the Phomvihan-Chi Minh Cup at Don Dok stadium.
Despite having lost every previous Phomvihan-Chi Minh encounter, the 'Phants have a 3 wins - 3 losses record against the touring Swannies and will be looking to register their first ever win on home soil.
Asked what his prediction for the game was Coach Head-Hunter was pleased to reply "I think it is going to be f*cking hot and am kind of glad I probably won't be able to make it for the match. It's going to be a tough one for the 'Phants with several debutantes, many of whom have never heard of Australia, let alone AFL. Having said that, under acting-Coach Thommo I reckon the boys will have a decent crack at winning back the Cup."
The 'Phants will be fielding a very multicultural and inexperienced side this year with the number of Aussies likely to be outnumbered by Lao, Euros and Seppos. When asked who he was most excited about catching a glimpse of in the Pink and Grey in the first match under his tenure, Pres Mai Langers was adamant that many of the debutantes would prove to be the difference this year.
"I reckon Big Benny Tigo, Gobby Jackson, Chris the Flying Dutchman, Silverfox Pany and Shaun Higginbotham and Duncan Handjob will be giving the 'Phants' trunk a fair shake. Expect to see Tigo and Gobby tearing up the middle and half back with a lot of run from the Dutchman, Higginbotham and Handjob. Never underestimate old Silverfox either, he'll be popping up around goal to sneak 11 or 12 (beers) to half time."
To help spur on the 'Phants for their first home victory we're asking all of our Pink and Grey brothers and sisters in Vientiane to come out to Don Dok stadium at 4 pm on Saturday to cheer the boys on. The after party will be at Bor Pen Nyang Bar from around 7 pm and will be a chance for the public to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars up close and personal, an autograph or two may even be up for grabs for the collectors amongst us..!
Up the 'Phants!
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