A Lyari view of Brazil's defeat to Germany

Dawn.com Published July 10, 2014
A child dancing to the tunes of a drum before the beginning of the German onslaught
A child dancing to the tunes of a drum before the beginning of the German onslaught
Youngster wearing the lone scorer of Brazil Oscar's replica jersey.
Youngster wearing the lone scorer of Brazil Oscar's replica jersey.
A Fan watches the German bombing the Brazillians out of the tournament.
A Fan watches the German bombing the Brazillians out of the tournament.
A massive crowd had joined in Lyari to watch the Semi Final between Brazil and Germany.
A massive crowd had joined in Lyari to watch the Semi Final between Brazil and Germany.
Fans look dejected while Germany annihilates Brazil.
Fans look dejected while Germany annihilates Brazil.
A fan drapes the Brazil flag as a show of support in Lyari.
A fan drapes the Brazil flag as a show of support in Lyari.
Children supporters of Brazil watch the match with a dejected feeling.
Children supporters of Brazil watch the match with a dejected feeling.
Brazillian fans in Lyari waving the Brazil flag
Brazillian fans in Lyari waving the Brazil flag
A view of the shocked audience during the second half of the game.
A view of the shocked audience during the second half of the game.
Fans react to a call by the refree during the Brazil-Germany encounter.
Fans react to a call by the refree during the Brazil-Germany encounter.

KARACHI: Brazilian defeat sent shock waves around the world, the Karachi neighbourhood Lyari was no exception to it. Lyari has a great Selecao fan base, and their faces were full of disappointment. Here are some exclusive snapshots from Lyari last night.

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Anwar Amjad
Jul 10, 2014 10:01am
Brazil should reciprocate the one-sided love which the people of Liyari show by donating a good football stadium to them.
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drdlox
Jul 10, 2014 11:08am
the only football pitch in Karachi. i use to jog there
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Shiraz
Jul 10, 2014 05:22pm
they are not looking like the ones from Lyari rather from Brazil.
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janan
Jul 11, 2014 05:51pm
Brazil should recognize the love of Liyari people and invest in the football infrastructure in the area.
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Neo
Jul 12, 2014 01:00pm
@Anwar Amjad @janan Serious? begging already?
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