During the Pakistan-Cambodia World Cup qualifying match at Jinnah Stadium, a passionate crowd of over 13,000 fans demonstrated unwavering support for soccer. Their enthusiasm and dedication were evident throughout the thrilling game, which Pakistan won 1-0.
Fans like Noman Yousaf, a club footballer, expressed their love for the sport and their eagerness to see the national team progress. He believed that with the right support system, talented players could emerge from everywhere, and this victory would boost interest in football.
Mohammad Khalid, a retired player from Ravi Club, called for more investment in football, advocating for organizing more matches and promoting league football to support players.
Hamid Mateen was amazed by the unprecedented enthusiasm, noting that it had been years since he witnessed such a passionate crowd at a football match in Pakistan, especially since the 2004 SA Games.
