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Locker room scenes - Pre-match locker room moments ahead of the Heroes' match.

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Checking in - Heroes head coach Glenn Dickie and captain Ed Lang seen talking to the referee prior to a match.

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Aye aye, captain -

A captain's chat with his team just before their match begins.

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Coach's corner - Coach Aidan O'Connor speaks with his players during a match.

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Huddle session - The Christchurch FC Heroes huddle up. Pictured from left to right are Ed Lang, Eugene Harris, Wiremu Brown-Rapana, and Danny Brooks.

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Grounded - Player Raymond Wedlake warms up before a match.

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Eye on the prize - Heroes player Stuart Douce can also be seen warming up before the match.

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Almost got it - Player Mark Anderson spotted catching the pigskin.

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A winning smile? - Player Devon Gurr's face says what his mouthguard won't allow him to.

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All power - No one can stop Wiremu Brown-Rapana as he charges ahead.

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Tackling the problem - Heroes player Jason Shaw tries to stop his opponent with a tackle.

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Kicking it into gear - Devon Gurr kicks the ball as spectators watch on.

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Winning ways - Player Tim de Ridder snapped winning a lineout.

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Bringing the competition - Things heat up between the Christchurch FC Heroes and the Burnside RFC Blackadders.

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Momentum builds - Switching sides now, the Heroes lead the charge.

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Team bonding - Teammates Raymond Wedlake and Eugene Harris caught bonding during a match.

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Game face - From left to right, we have Sean Kavanagh, Phillip Jamieson, Ed Lang, Danny Brooks, and Alexander Richardson.

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Worn out - You can still make out the rainbow laces on these rugby boots.

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A helping hand - Jeremy Elgin helps teammate Devon Gurr up during a match.

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Dirty play - It's been a long match, as the evidence shows.

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Out for the count - Wiremu Brown-Rapana lies flat out on the ground after a long match.

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Cracking one open - But don't feel too bad for him. Here he is about to enjoy a beer with teammate Phillip Jamieson.

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Fair play -

Mark Anderson of the Heroes helps out an injured Burnside RFC Blackadders player.

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A good sport -

Captain Ed Lang shakes hands with opponents after the Heroes lost against the Burnside RFC Blackadders.

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Tastes like victory - But no need to pity the Heroes: they have candy!

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Dog days - Fans of the Christchurch FC Heroes include this four-legged friend.

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Sportsmanship - Do these look like the faces of defeat? It's all smiles as the Heroes leave the field.

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More than a game -

Win or lose, it's all about playing the game you love.

See also: LGBT soccer teams and tournaments around the world

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