00:03They're a long way from home and for these Indonesian players, visiting Canberra has
00:09been a baptism of mud.
00:11It's hard to play in the cold weather because I'm not used to it.
00:14We came from a tropical country and I think we must adapt really, really fast.
00:21It's all part of the experience at the annual Kanga Cup.
00:25Just muddy, wet, just not good at all.
00:27You can't really play to your best ability.
00:29We've just come from the snow, a couple of days in the snow, so we just wear the same
00:32clothing.
00:33Long johns are essential.
00:34Is it worth it to watch your granddaughter play?
00:36Of course it is.
00:37This year's tournament is capped at 349 teams.
00:42If you're looking at just registered people, that's about 5,500, so you can then expect
00:48to add on those parents, carers, siblings even, so upwards of 10,000.
00:53It's just full of team building and bonding and families.
00:57It may be a junior competition, but these conditions would challenge even the most seasoned of
01:03players.
01:03It's cold, wet and muddy, and the apparent temperature is about one degree.
01:09But the game must go on.
01:11There's still plenty to smile about.
01:13First game 5-0, so happy about that win.
01:17Hoteliers are winning too.
01:19The city is hovering around 80% occupancy.
01:23This is a really good boost for our industry, both accommodation and food and restaurant industry.
01:29Otherwise, there's often not a lot of people travelling to Canberra during the winter holidays.
01:34Kicking goals on and off the field.
01:38Oh, that's-
01:39Oh, God!
01:40Oh, God!
01:41You look so good!
01:42You look so good, and you're on the road today!
01:43Where are you guys going?
01:43Okay, go to your home.
01:43I'm from the town- of the town-of-the-back host.
01:43You look so good!
01:44You look so good, and you're on the road today.
01:44I'm from the town-of-the-back host.
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