Pakistan reach 2018 Street Child World Cup final

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Pakistani team on Monday reached the final match of 2018 Street Child World Cup by defeating Indonesia 5-4 on penalties in Moscow.

By qualifying for the final, they have confirmed a silver medal and their best-ever finish at the event. The credit goes to Pakistani goalkeeper Abrar who showed remarkable defence.

A day earlier, Pakistan had reached semi-final by defeating Tajikistan 2-0 in the quarter-final.

The tournament features 12 teams in the boys’ event. Pakistan has also defeated Russia by 3-1 kicking off their campaign with a goalless draw against Uzbekistan.

The tournament has come full circle for the Boys in Green as they take on Uzbekistan in the final, with the Uzbek team having defeated Burundi 1-0 in the other semi-final.