Peru cheers under-17
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August 29, 2007. Source:Xinhua
Peruvians on Wednesday celebrated their under-17 soccer
team's victory over Tajikistan in the youth World Cup
which is under way in South Korea.
Even in the earthquake-hit cities of Canete, Pisco and
Ica, Peruvians stayed up to watch the game, played in
the afternoon on the South Korean island of Jiju: the
early morning in Peru.
Peru defeated Tajikistan 5-4 on penalties, progressing
through to the quarterfinals. The teams had tied 1-1
during 100 minutes of normal play.
Peru had scored the first goal after 12 minutes via
forward Reimond Manco, while Tajikistan equalized in
minute 15 via Davronov.
"We are pleased because we have made Peruvians very
happy," coach Juan Jose Ore told a Peruvian radio station by
telephone. "We are pleased to be in the world's top
eight."
Drivers went out onto the streets despite the bitter
cold of a winter morning in Lima, and blasted their
horns.
It is the first time a Peruvian team reach the
quarterfinals of any soccer tournament.
The team's next game is against African squad Ghana,
which defeated Brazil 1-0 to qualify.
Source: Xinhua |
