Doha, Qatar – Karachi United’s footballer Sanjar Qadir receives a pass from his captain and sprints towards the goal with the ball.
The match is in its final moments, with the score tied at 0-0. If Qadir scores, it would not only secure a win for his team but also make their trip to Qatar unforgettable.
Qadir skillfully slides the ball into the back of the net and scores. He celebrates, and his teammates rush across the pitch to congratulate him before diving in unison in an outpouring of joy, making the most of their last few minutes on the pristine green pitches of Aspire Academy in the capital, Doha.
Qadir was part of the Karachi United (KU) squad that travelled from Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi – its largest metropolis – for a friendly tournament against Aspire Academy.
“These pitches are so smooth and well looked after. When we pass the ball, it actually glides across,” a beaming 11-year-old Qadir told Al Jazeera after the hard-fought win.
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2023-03-18 02:41:53
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