Under-18 players warm up before training. PHOTO: ATHAR KHAN/ EXPRESS
FINAL SCORE, boys division: Pakistan 13:0 India. #IAMSOMEBODY #StreetChildWorldCup #nevergiveup
— Street Child United (@StreetChildUtd) April 1, 2014
This is the first time Pakistan are participating in the SCWC 2014.
In Pakistan, the SCWC is collaborating with the Azad Foundation along with British Council and Unicef.
Chris Rose, the founder of the event, held a press conference at the Karachi Press Club in November and stated that the initiative with Pakistan was not just to take players for a football event but was also a platform to generate government interest in the cause of child equality.
“In many countries these children are called cockroaches, dirt, little thieves,” said Rose during the press conference.
“But through football, these children can wear their national colour in an international competition. We are trying to give them a platform for recognition.
Pakistan is slotted in Group Three with Mauritius, Kenya, US and India, while Tanzania, Burundi, Argentina, Nicaragua and Philippines form Group Two. South Africa, Liberia, Egypt, Brazil and Indonesia will play in Group One.
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wahh re jahanzeb :D
@ Tom, i wanted the west indies to win, you imbeciles got torn to shreds by New Zealand.
And again, no Indian has ever played in the premier league. LOL
@chicago bull
Totally agree with you. Those lazy Indians hit fours and sixes so they don't have to run singles. Now that habit has spreads to West Indians as well.
@Tom: We appreciate and much happy WI won the cricket we dont care for it!
@Factnotfiction: Getting thrashed by West Indies, but no comment from you imbiciles.!!!!
OH our true Hero, But sad every women in my home is just talking cricket and no body is caring for that great success,
13 goals are huge.. -:)))))) We should start to play föötbäll in Pakistan, no more devastating cricket!!
@Chicago bull: What is such strategy called in cricket "Trying to set the field chasing the ball". it never works. Are these street children or regular pakistani team in disguise.
hahahaha, and still NO Indian player has ever played in the premier league... lol
13 to 0? oh WOW! These are some talented Pakistani street children. GO PAKISTAN!
Very nice start. Would love to see Pakistani player in European League Insha Allah
Congrats to Paki team with heart and wish them to give there best in every matches.
Our asset of today's generation will secure a beautiful future so no one will raise fingers on them. Ameen.
MashAllah