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Pakistani youth shine with impressive performance in Norway Cup 2024

Pakistan Street Child Football Team, Future Pakistan team secure spot in quarter-finals

By Faizan Lakhani
August 01, 2024
Pakistan Street Child Football Team gesture together for a group photo. — Reporter
Pakistan Street Child Football Team gesture together for a group photo. — Reporter

KARACHI: The Pakistan Street Child Football Team has kept up with their impressive performance show in the Norway Cup 2024 Under-17 category as the young players presented exceptional skill and determination in the knockout stage.

The side won the Round of 32 match to secure a place in the pre-quarterfinals.

The Pakistan Street Child Football Team remained undefeated during the group stage and carried this momentum into the playoffs. In the Round of 32, they delivered a stellar performance by defeating Norway's Charlottenlund Club with a commanding 5-0 victory.

The Pakistani team scored one goal in the first half and added four more in the second half. Kashif led the charge with two goals, while Obaidullah, Owais, and Muhammad Isa each contributed a goal.

Following this victory, the Pakistani community in Norway celebrated the team's success. The Pakistan Street Child Football Team is set to play the pre-quarterfinal match tonight.

In the Under-15 category, Future Pakistan's team has also made its mark by securing a place in the quarter-finals. They achieved this by defeating the Gjoa Youth Soccer New York with a score of two to one.