Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
29 November 2007
Aussies tackle Iraq in soccer friendly
The Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Three’s (OBG(W)-3 soccer team lost a thrilling match 1-2 against the might of the Iraqi Army’s 3rd Brigade team in the desert of southern Iraq recently.
The match was played on 20 November at the 3rd Brigade’s Camp Urr Army base in Dhi Qar province and was watched by more than 300 football passionate Iraqi and Australian soldiers.
Approximately 515 personnel, drawn mostly from Darwin's 1st Brigade, make up the Overwatch Battle Group (West) - Three (OBG(W)-3). The Battle group is helping the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Provincial Governments build a secure and stable Iraq. OBG(W)-3 operates in the Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF-I).
| 20071120army8500215_325 The Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Three’s rugged soccer team lost a thrilling match 1-2 against the might of the Iraqi Army’s 3rd Brigade team in the desert of southern Iraq. (Date taken: 20 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071120army8500215_330 Corporal Green struggles to connect with the bouncing ball during a raid on the Iraqi goal late in the second hald when the Diggers fought hard to salvage a draw against the Iraqi Army’s 3rd Brigade. (Date taken: 20 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071120army8500215_331 An Australian player runs to intercept his Iraqi opponent during the recent soccer match. (Date taken: 20 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071120army8500215_334 Australian soccer players congratulate their Iraqi opponents on their victory following a recent soccer match in southern Iraq. (Date taken: 20 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071120army8500215_349 Commanding Officer of OBG(W)-3, Lieutenant Colonel Jake Ellwood, presents the trophy to the captain of the 3rd Brigade soccer team. (Date taken: 20 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20071120army8500215_357 Brothers in arms: Australian and Iraqi soldiers who battled in a soccer showdown in the desert in southern Iraq pose with the trophy that was claimed by the victorious Iraq 3rd Brigade. (Date taken: 20 November 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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