Jacobsz double gives Afghanistan victory in Kick It. World Cup final
Afghanistan celebrate their win. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant Photography
Afghanistan are the 2024 Kick It. World Cup winners after a 2-1 win against Iraq in the final at Inglewood Stadium.
Pieter Jacobsz was the star man with two second-half goals to give his team a deserved if hard-fought victory.
Pieter Jacobsz slots home his second goal. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant Photography
Jacobsz’s brace earned him the Player of the Final award and meant he finished the tournament with 15 goals to wrap up the Golden Boot. This follows a stellar season in the Men’s NPL where the Armadale SC forward won the Gold Medal as Player of the Year, plus the Golden Boot and Goal of the Season awards.
Pieter Jacobsz receives his Player of the Final medal from Football West General Manager – Football David Lewis. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant Photography
Charlie Breen pulled one back to give Iraq hope when he scrambled the ball over the line from close range. But it was Afghanistan who lifted the trophy and received the $5,000 winners’ cheque, although they did finish with 10 men after Saadat Mohammadi received a straight red card for a foul on Hamza Hina.
Asher Nelson of Zambia was named Player of the Tournament.
Afhanistan's Zayd Farah. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant PhotographyHamza Hina of Iraq shields the ball from Afghanistan captain Mohammad Rezai. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant PhotographyPlayer of the Tournament Asher Nelson of Zambia receives his award from Football West General Manager – Football David Lewis. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant PhotographyPieter Jacobsz turns away in delight following his second goal. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant PhotographyAfghanistan line up before the game. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant PhotographyThe Iraq players and coaching staff before kick-off. Photo by Football West/Cat Bryant Photography
