Doha: The Junior Stallions of Burkina Faso advanced to the quarter-finals of their category's World Cup by overcoming Uganda's U17 Cranes in a tense penalty shootout at Aspire Zone Pitch 5. The match concluded with a 5-3 victory on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time, as observed by AIB on site.According to Burkina Information Agency, Oscar Barro's team initially struggled against the physical prowess of the Ugandan squad during the opening minutes. However, they quickly adapted their strategy, focusing on avoiding physical confrontations and maintaining a balanced approach until halftime.In the second half, Uganda took the lead with Nkoola Arafat's goal in the 56th minute. Burkina Faso responded with a determined effort, as Mohamed Zongo, named Man of the Match for the second time in the tournament, set up Alassana Bagayogo for the equalizer in the 77th minute. Despite dominating the latter stages, Burkina Faso could not convert their opportunities, leading to a penalty shootout where they excelled with a flawless 5 out of 5 shots.Coach Oscar Barro expressed satisfaction with the outcome, highlighting the team's strategy to avoid physical contact and utilize swift ball movement to disrupt Uganda's play. He emphasized the importance of belief and strategic substitutions in achieving victory.Team captain Cherif Barro celebrated the achievement, expressing pride in leading Burkina Faso and gratitude to his teammates and supporters. He shared the team's aspiration to win the trophy, acknowledging the challenges faced and the strength required to overcome them.Burkina Faso's Junior Stallions are set to face Italy's Squadra Azura U17 in their next match on November 21st, as they continue their quest for the championship title.