Pakistan finish runners-up in Street Child World Cup after losing final to Uzbekistan [Post #5]

[TSA321]

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1709241/7-pakistan-book-place-street-child-world-cup-semi-final/

KARACHI : Pakistan have booked their place place into the semi-finals of the Street Child World Cup 2018 in Russia after defeating Tajikistan 2-0 in the quarter-final on Sunday.

The team will face Indonesia in the semi-final on Monday.

Earlier the team drew against Uzbekistan in a goalless match, and then defeated Russia Boys 3-1 in their next match setting up the fixture against Tajikistan.
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The team was prepared by Muslim Hands, an international development organisation working closely with diverse communities across the globe. Muslim Hands has been working with Street children through its sports for development programme since 2014.

The competition is featuring 12 teams in the boys’ event. By tradition, The Street Child World Cup is held in the host country of the World Cup a month before the event to highlight the global social issue of childhood vagrancy.

The semi-finals and finals will be held on 14 and 16 May respectively.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

They have beaten Indonesia and have reached the final.

 

[Sidilicious]

Good for these kids

 

[MenInG]

Pakistani team on Monday reached the final match of 2018 Street Child World Cup by defeating Indonesia 5-4 on penalties in Moscow.

By qualifying for the final, they have confirmed a silver medal and their best-ever finish at the event. The credit goes to Pakistani goalkeeper Abrar who showed remarkable defence.

A day earlier, Pakistan had reached semi-final by defeating Tajikistan 2-0 in the quarter-final.

The tournament features 12 teams in the boys’ event. Pakistan has also defeated Russia by 3-1 kicking off their campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan.

The tournament has come full circle for the Boys in Green as they take on Uzbekistan in the final, with the Uzbek team having defeated Burundi 1-0 in the other semi-final.

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/05/14/pakistan-reach-2018-street-child-world-cup-final/

 

[hadi123]

KARACHI : Pakistan came agonisingly close to glory at the Street Child World Cup 2018 but were defeated by Uzbekistan on penalties after the title decider finished 1-1.

The Boys in Green had defeated Indonesia 5-4 on penalties in the semis after a goalless draw but were unable to deliver the goods from the spot this time around as Uzbekistan got their hands on the trophy.

Uzbekistan, meanwhile, had reached the final after defeating Burundi 1-0 in the other semi-final.

Despite the penalty shootout heartache, the boys will return home as heroes after claiming a historic silver medal as they reached their first-ever final.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1711588/7-pakistan-lose-street-child-world-cup-final/

 

[Syed1]

Why is it that we consistently do well in this tournament?

 

[MenInG]

Well done to the kids for making it this far.