The Pakistan street football team, playing under the name Muslim Hands FC, continued their winning streak in the U17 matches at the Norway Cup 2024 by defeating Vardeneset BK 5-0 in their second match of the tournament.
The Pakistani players delivered an impressive performance, showcasing their dominance with an all-around display. Mohammad Kashif scored twice, while Mohammad Khan, Mohammad Adeel, and Shahid Anjum each added a goal, leading the team to a comfortable victory.
With two wins in two matches, Pakistan has started strong, setting a positive tone for their upcoming games. After finishing as runners-up in the previous edition, they are determined to lift the title this time.
In their first match of the tournament, Pakistan defeated Astor Footballklubb 6-1. Abdul Ghani scored twice, and Mohammad Essa, Mohammad Junaid, Owais Ahmed, and Mohammad Khan each contributed a goal to secure the win.
Pakistan will now face Oystese IL Oystese/Norheimsund in their last group match on Tuesday.
It’s worth mentioning that in Norway Cup 2023, Pakistan lost the final on penalties 10-9 against Sola FK. They remained undefeated throughout the tournament, defeating all their opponents by significant margins. Pakistan scored a total of 28 goals and conceded only three, proving their capability to win matches with high scorelines.
Additionally, the Pakistan team finished as runners-up in the Street Child World Cup in Doha, Qatar, in 2022. They were unbeaten throughout the tournament but lost the final to Egypt on penalties (4-3). They also finished as runners-up in the previous edition in Russia (2018) and secured third place in Brazil (2014).
Pakistan’s Squad for Norway Cup 2024:
Goalkeepers: Aryan, Adeel Ali Khan.
Defenders: Asad Nasir, Ubaidullah, Mohammad Adeel, Hamza Gul.
Midfielders: Mohammad Junaid, Mohammad Khan, Daniyal, Owais, Mohammad Osama
Forwards: Mohammad Kashif, Isa Khan, Shahid Anjum, Abdul Ghani
