Pakistan defeated India 13-0 and Kenya 2-0.
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Pakistan off to thumping start in Street Child World Cup
2nd April 2014 | AFP
The Pakistan team was sent to the World Cup by Azad Foundation, British Council and Unicef. The SCWC brings together some of the most disadvantaged youths from 19 countries for 10 days of football, art, sightseeing and workshops.
The green-shirts won the Group ‘B’ match against the defending champions 13-0. Pakistan, who were given a chance in the seven-a-side tournament for the firsy time in the event which is intits second edition, will also face Kenya, Mauritius and the United States in their other group matches.
The Amos Trust, a British non-profit organisation, convinced football’s governing body FIFA to initiate the Street Child World Cup in 2010.
The first edition was held in South Africa ahead of the 2010 World Cup and featured Brazil, South Africa, Nicaragua, Ukraine, India, the Philippines, Tanzania and a team from England.
India won the inaugural event, which proved so successful that it was decided to hold it ahead of every football World Cup.
The second edition currently being hosted by Rio de Janeiro, and started on Friday 28 March and will run until April 6.
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From the mean streets of Karachi to the Brazil World Cup
Owais Ali, another former street child, said football has earned him respect.
“When I was living in the street, no one treated me with respect; I did not know anything as I was illiterate,” said Owais, who like Salman comes from Karachi’s troubled Orangi town, a shanty settlement.
“I was confused once I left home and the city was full of problems for me. Then I found a way through Azad Foundation who supported me and helped me in studies.
“Now I am in the ninth grade. After I started football I found new friends and now people respect me.”The seven-a-side Street Child World Cup, to be held in football’s spiritual heartland, represents a far cry from roadside matches in Karachi with rocks used for goal posts.
Away from the pitch, organisers plan to host celebrity guests, a youth participation conference and exhibits featuring Brazilian artists.
Getting Pakistan a place in the tournament gave the children a tangible goal to work toward, said Iftan Maqbool of the Azad Foundation.
“It has turned out to a worthwhile exercise and now our goal is to earn recognition for Pakistan,” he said. According to the Foundation, Karachi is home to roughly 200,000 street children, many of whom fall into gangs linked to political parties engaged in a bloody battle for control over the city.
Coach Abdul Rasheed admitted the task of motivating children from such troubled backgrounds was sometimes challenging.
“It was tough when we first threw a football at them,” said Rasheed. “They were not consistent in their efforts but we kept our mission and regrouped these kids into a team,” he said.
“We have worked hard on these kids as others before going to Brazil and the aim is to fight for the trophy as well as for recognition.”
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Wow, Pakistan on top of the table in group 3 an no mention of it all in media. These kids need encouragment and recognition.
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It is wonderful to see youngsters compete in this competition. Pakistanis have won their first three matches and they play USA later today. Congratulations to Team Pakistan for their wins and best of luck in rest of their remaining games.
Abdul Quddus
DET – United States Central Command
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3-0 victory over Mauritius.
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Drawn against USA 1-1 but through quarter finals to play against Philippines!
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Raw talent of Liyaari streets. :k:
Just like the blind cricket team and the special Olympians who never disappoint, unlike the elite cricketers and hockey ‘masters’. 
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Boys through the semi-finals now after defeating Philippines 3-2 on penalty kicks!!!
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Good for them.
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RIO DE JANEIRO: Burundi, a small landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of Southeast Africa, dashed the hopes of Pakistan Street Child football team on Saturday with a 4-3 close victory and reached the finals of the Street Child World Cup (SCWC).
The spirited Pakistani side gained a lead of 3-1 in the first half of the semi final with their characteristic aggressive play. However, Burundi came back hard in the second half scoring 3 goals to oust the South Asian side from the world title race.
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.
The SCWC brings together some of the most disadvantaged youths from 19 countries for 10 days of football, art, sightseeing and workshops.
The Pakistan team was sent to the World Cup by Azad Foundation, British Council and Unicef.
The Amos Trust, a British non-profit organisation, convinced football’s governing body FIFA to initiate the Street Child World Cup in 2010.
The first edition was held in South Africa ahead of the 2010 World Cup and featured Brazil, South Africa, Nicaragua, Ukraine, India, the Philippines, Tanzania and a team from England.
Pakistan will now face United States for a third place match on Sunday.
Pakistan out of SCWC tile race after losing to Burundi in semis - DAWN.COM
Sad end but they showed what they can do if get the society’s attention.
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Bilawal: I have invited Maradona to visit Pakistan to promote football
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Well done
Boys played well
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Mashallah that's a great achievement by these kids who once lived on streets. Each time I watch them on TV brings tears in my eyes.