Pakistan nonetheless played brilliantly throughout the tournament, topping the Group Three scoring 18 goals in their four matches. PHOTO: AZAD FOUNDATION
The match started off with a tricky start for Pakistan as Burundi scored within the first few minutes.
Burundi 1:0 Pakistan. Semi Final #StreetChildWorldCup
— Street Child United (@StreetChildUtd) April 5, 2014
But Pakistan soon leveled the scores, making it 1-1 and then took the lead 2-1.
GOAL! Pakistan! Pakistan 1:1 Burundi #StreetChildWorldCup #semifinal #boys
— Street Child United (@StreetChildUtd) April 5, 2014
Just before halftime, Pakistan doubled their lead to 3-1, giving Burundi mountain to climb after the break.
Another GOAL! Pakistan 3:1 Burundi. #StreetChildWorldCup
— Street Child United (@StreetChildUtd) April 5, 2014
However, as the the second half started, Burundi provided the best response, as they immediately got a goal to get back into the game.
Both sides ferociously attacking! Pakistan 3:2 Burundi #streetchildworldcup
— Street Child United (@StreetChildUtd) April 5, 2014
Both sides played some attacking football but it was Burundi who came away with the most of it, scoring twice in two minutes to lead 4-3.
They held off some ferocious attacks from Pakistan, with the Burndi keeper working hard to keep Pakistan out and ensure they qualified for the final.
FULL TIME: Burundi 4:3 Pakistan. An incredible game! Burundi through to boys final at @FluminenseFC
— Street Child United (@StreetChildUtd) April 5, 2014
Pakistan nonetheless played brilliantly throughout the tournament, topping the Group Three scoring 18 goals in their four matches against teams including India (13-0), Kenya (2-0), Mauritius (3-0) and playing a draw with US (1-1).
Burundi now face Tanzania in the final. Tanzania had earlier in the day defeated USA 6-1.
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result of peace talks is evident. No terrorist incident and a beautiful life.
oh my God football and Pakistan, unbelievable, these guys r super heroes.
@Jahangir Chauhan: u are on spot man, that is really we need , too much cricket coverage is destroying our sport culture in Pakistan. Pak should not focus on lazy sport cricket.
@Prakash: bcz In Pak cricket kidnapped or monopolized over all the sports, that is y.
So much proud of these homeless kids. Bring tears to my eyes.
http://streetchildworldcup.org/rio-2014/boys-tournament/ this page will show the raw talent we have. there is noo support from government latter on. India lost to Pakistan 13 goals to nil, Kenya a football neriched country defeated by pakistani kids 2 goals to nil, we draw a match with USA 1-1, defeated Mauritius by 3 to nil, defeated Philippine in quarters 4 to 3 (on penalties), but got defeated by Burundi in Semis by 4 goals to 3 (again a close finish). Now for 3rd and 4th position we these Pakistani kids going to face USA. Remember most of them are from Makran and u just need to put some attention and u will be having world class football team in next 1 to 2 decades. Govt. should pay attention on sports engage kids in healthy activities and through this they will remain away from criminal activities (drugs, suicide bombing etc.). But the issue is that we do not have visionary leadership they do not know hoe to tackle the issues pertaining to youth. I am always sad whenever I see the waste of such an immense talent in Pakistan.
@Zain: aren't they street kids. abandoned and living on streets. is there any other type than "Poor and neglected". :))).
proud proud proud of my pakistani children.. Thanks so much for the great achievement children of pakistan
Sorry for my comments earlier thinking it as street children cricket tournament but by replacing cricket with football my question remains the same.
They bring really great name and respect for Pakistan in today world, which Pak cant get even by spending millions of Dollar . Now Pak should give them at least one football ground in Karachi. U know in whole Karachi we have just 6 football ground, Its our responsibility to develop one football ground for these children of Layire
I fail to understand why so much importance is given to street children cricket match.Do PCB select the players participating in these games ? Do they have competition of cricket for street children within the country?What are the criteria of deciding a child street children?
We'll done kids
You made us and pakistan proud
Tribune is first newspaper in History Pak, how gave live commentary to football, wow . I congratulation nation for such great change for Pakistan
We are proud of you!
Thats such a shame. We should investigate this matter and ask Mr. Sethi to help us on that.
Our boys played well but lost after giving a tough fight............they are heros and should be welcomed back as such.
Too bad that we lost in the semi final. But great play by Pakistan's children. They got to the semi finals, and if we make this a thing and truly invest resources and energy into providing facilities for these children, perhaps they'll bring this cup home one day. Proud of Team Pakistan in SCWC.
Welldone,
Good Job, Liyari kids. This is what needs to be promoted in Streets of Karachi, particularly Liyari where gang violence is rampant but kids in those areas love Football, and most of them in this team are more than likely from poor and neglected areas of Karachi.
Brave boz they already won our minds and heart and got in semi final is already great achievement.
THanks tribune for live commentary , i follow all here , u r cool Mr tribune. I am happy
Well done boys! I feel so proud reading this news.
Too much of promotion of cricket leave rest of the sports neglected. ET should promote other sports as well like Hokcey, Footbal, Boxing etc.