Socca World Cup in Greece: Pakistan ready for impressive show against Slovenia: Kevin Reeves

Pakistan Socca team coach Kevin Reeves conducted training session for Pakistan team in Crete, Greece on Saturday ahead of their first Socca World Cup match against Slovenia, which will be held on October 14.

While talking to reporters, the Englishman Kevin Reeves said that all of the players are completely fit and he hopeful that his boys would put an impressive show against the European teams during the second edition of the tournament.

Pakistan has been placed in Group 'H' along with Slovenia, Germany, Hungary and Romania. After a match against Slovenia, Pakistan will then take on Romania on October 15. On October 16, Pakistan will clash with a strong Germany team, which won the inaugural edition of the Socca World Cup last year in Portugal. In its last group match, Pakistan will take on Hungary on October 17.

The semifinals, third place play-off and the summit clash will be played on October 20. The closing ceremony will also be held on the same day.

According to information available here, Reeves further said that he believes his team possesses all the ingredients to produce stunning results and would not be the ones, who can be defeated easily.

Team manager Zabe Khan said that the team has been training well and the climate is pleasant in Greece.

He said that the team is well prepared to put a strong show and they would be displaying aggressive during the small-sided football matches.

Leisure Leagues COO Ishaq Shah is also accompanying the team and has been closely monitoring proper execution of plans prepared for the team for their successful participation in the Socca World Cup.

About Leisure Leagues:

Leisure Leagues is a company of World Group, which is owned by The Trunkwala Family.

It is the largest global organizer of 5, 6 and 7-a-side football events. Leisure Leagues has considerably large footprints, having organized leagues in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Leisure has also been operational in United States. Leisure Leagues set foot in Pakistan in 2016.

Trunkwala Family brought former football super star Brazilian Ronaldinho and Friends - including former Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs, former England goalkeeper David James, Dutch star George Boateng, former French players Robert Pires and Nicolas Anelka and Portuguese player Luis Boa Morte in 2017.

Two high-voltage matches were played in Lahore and Karachi when foreign players of other sports including cricket were reluctant to visit Pakistan due to security apprehensions.

Leisure Leagues is now organizing different small-sided football events throughout Pakistan. Leisure Leagues is also organizing small-sided football events in schools and colleges as well. Leisure Leagues has also played an important role in establishing International Socca Federation (ISF) and also played an important part in organizing first ever Socca World Cup in Portugal. Leisure Leagues has also established Pakistan Socca team, which has participated in ISF Socca World Cup and has won 'Fair Play' award. Leisure Leagues now has a significant presence in Pakistan, with its leagues being played in 78 cities across the country.

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