The opening ceremony began with a very lively cheerleading performance by members of Cheer Ams.

The lively performance by Cheer Ams

After the cheer dance from Cheer Ams, the students along with teachers saluted the flag and listened to the rules of the tournament.

The tournament’s Board of Organization

18 teams listening to the rules

Back to the vibe of the opening ceremony, Hanoi – Amsterdam Art Team (HAT) had given a dynamic dance performance.

Passion shown in every dance move of HAT members

The most anticipated to the students, however, were the three matches following the opening ceremony. First up was the breath-taking match of “12LIT1” and “Tinh tam chien”. Despite being the in the very fist match, both team did not show any hesitation but expressed their great determination to win. The match ended with the score of 5-2.

The heated match of “12LIT1” and “Tinh tam chien”

The eye-catching passes.

“T N F” and “FC HALAH” went head to head in the next match with the final result of “T N F” winning by 3 goals to 2. Both team showed talent and finesse in every of their dribbles.

Dramatic moments of the match

The goalkeeper of “T N F” left a lasting impression on spectators with his magnificent

catches.

The two younger teams of “DESERT STORM” and “8E” were not in the second fiddle at all comparing with their seniors. After a dramatic match, “DESERT STORM” had won impressively by 7 goals to 2.

The highly dramatic moments of the match

“DESERT STORM” celebrating their victorious goal

Ending the opening ceremony with cheers, laughter, spectacular goals as well as the victory of three teams, Ams Cup 2017 is promised to be a fascinating season of breath-taking matches for all students and teachers of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School.

Reporter: Ngan Chau – French 1 1720

Photos by Vu Ngoc – Literature 1619

Ams Cup’s Board of Organization

Translated by Hong Minh – English 1 1720