Soccer fever has broken out among the children of Hangelin, causing them to neglect their homework and chores. While their parents hope the excitement will soon die down, the children clear out an old scrap yard to make themselves a soccer field.

One day, a flying ball lands on the street just as professional soccer player Kuddel Moll happens to be driving by, causing a minor accident. The kind athlete nevertheless takes the children under his wing and teaches them a few things about soccer – and about the balance between work and play.