Entering the game on the back of significantly sized losses to Russia and Colombia earlier in the competition the Kurukuru had nothing to lose save for their pride. However, the team was composed before kickoff and were determined not…
After an impressive first half, which ended 3-3, Colombia took advantage of a collapse of organisation in the second half by the Kurukuru to hit home 8 unanswered goals. The result leaves Kurukuru at the bottom of the Group…
A dejected Kurukuru side left the Nimibutr Stadium on Saturday but signs that the team spirit is on the mend were abound this morning following their recovery session yesterday afternoon. The mood in the camp now is one of…
The contest was never about who was going to win but rather about how many the Russians could put past the team they humiliated 4 years ago with the world record 31-2 score line. Once again Russia reigned supreme…
The Kurukuru arrived in Thailand last week and were accommodated at the Golden Tulip Hotel, also in Bangkok. This morning, however, the team was transferred into its official accommodation for the world cup which is closer to both the…
Ragomo, who suffered the injury against Spain in the Solomon Islands national futsal team’s pre-world cup tour, was put under close supervision but was allowed to continue training and he played in both friendly matches against Thailand and Australia….
Kurukuru came from behind to lead the first half by 3-2 but Australia regrouped strongly in the second half to win by 10-3. Signs of fatigue were evident on the Kurukuru players as they let Australia take control of…
The characteristic ‘never say die’ attitude once again came out to the fore as the Kurukuru came from behind twice to defeat the 11th ranked side in the world. From start to finish Kurukuru simply refused to be broken…
The team touched down Bangkok at 7:00pm local time and were met by the world cup local organising committee. Members of the local media were also out in force taking photos and conducting interviews with the head coach and…
The Kurukuru arrived in Spain last week and underwent an intensive technical program at the Ciudad del Futbol Pabellon in Las Rozas, Madrid. As part of the tour Kurukuru played 3 friendly matches including one against the Spanish national…