Palestinian soccer supporters watch a soccer match between Palestine and Thailand in the West Bank town of Al-Ram, near Ramallah, Wednesday, March 9, 2011. The Palestinian national soccer team faced Thailand on Wednesday in an Olympic qualifying match deep in symbolism: It's the first time the Palestinians have hosted a competitive match at the international level, and for excited fans in this conflict-ridden area, it marks an important step in their struggle for independence. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)