Pakistan defeats US at SCWC, clinches bronze

[M. Sarmad]

Pakistan defeats US at SCWC, clinches bronze
DAWN.COM

Pakistan defeated the US 3-2 on penalty kicks. -File Photo
Updated 2014-04-06 22:17:41

Pakistan landed a bronze-medal at the Street Child World Cup 2014 in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday after a nail biting performance, defeating the United States 3-2 on penalty kicks.

Led by Sameer Ahmed, who is the goal keeper and captain of the street children football team, the young sportsmen were able to belt out a fine performance.

Both teams scored two goals, one each in the first and second half, with Pakistan taking lead.

The teams were awarded extra time but were unable to score a goal and had to go for penalty-kicks.

Pakistan was unable to qualify for the finals after being beaten by Burundi on Saturday.

However, the team earned immense respect and applause, not only from the teams that are playing with them at the World Cup but also from football fans online.

Earlier on Friday, the Pakistani side beat Philippines in the penalty shoot out to reach the semis.

The game was forced into a penalty shootout after full-time and extra-time failed to break the 1-1 deadlock between the two teams.

Pakistani children eventually emerged victorious after scoring three penalties as opposed to the two the Philippines managed to score.

Previously they had defeated Kenya 2-0 in their second match of the tournament after defeating defending champions India 13-0 in the opener.

 

[EyanKhan]

We also beat India 13-0 (Just wanted to put it out there)


Good going guys

 

[Skies]

Win against USA is great a achievement,

and Pk got 3rd place in the tournament,

PK played 7 matches, 5 won, 1 lose and 1 draw!

1. India 0-13 Pakistan, wtf, lol!

2. Kenya 0-2 Pakistan

3. Mauritius 0-3 Pakistan

4. Pakistan 1-1 USA

5. Pakistan 1-1 Philippines (Pakistan win 3-2 on penalties)

6. Burundi 4-3 Pakistan

7. USA 2-3 Pakistan (Pakistan won on penalty kicks.)

Now Pakistan must take Football seriously.

Don't know why BD did not participate!

 

[Asian.Century]

WOW WOW WOW - Congrats Pakistan Street Football Team !!!!


I know there are lot of new Football clubs starting in Lahore everywhere, this is great news

 

[Pakistanisage]

Great Achievement , indeed.

Well done Team Pakistan.......

 

[Basel]

Well done and Congratulations on getting 3rd place on your first appearance in the event whole nation is proud on your achievement

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

Congrats Pakistan.... Very well played...
Bronze medal in football is great achievement... U. S. A was very very tough team in the tournament, Wow 2-2 and then win on plenty shoots... We have great talent in Karachi specially areas like Liyari... If we focus on football, provide them facilities, then we have great future in football... These children are our future... We should not waste our talent....

 

[CrazyPaki]

congrats to Pakistan

 

[nafsiati]

I dont see any indian trolling here?...... hahaha 13-nil against India

 

[American Pakistani]

Win against US in football is big achievement.

Wish to see Pakistan's national football team within a year.

 

[Horseman]

Win against USA is great a achievement,

and Pk got 3rd place in the tournament,

PK played 7 matches, 5 won, 1 lose and 1 draw!

1. India 0-13 Pakistan, wtf, lol!

2. Kenya 0-2 Pakistan

3. Mauritius 0-3 Pakistan

4. Pakistan 1-1 USA

5. Pakistan 1-1 Philippines (Pakistan win 3-2 on penalties)

6. Burundi 4-3 Pakistan

7. USA 2-3 Pakistan (Pakistan won on penalty kicks.)

Now Pakistan must take Football seriously.

Don't know why BD did not participate!

These are our baloch kids. they have much talent in football but govt is not serious to get them in national team.