70
INCHEON: Pakistan defeated Malaysia in the Men’s Hockey semi-final on Tuesday, enabling the defending champions to face arch-rival India in the final on Thursday October 2.
Pakistan won 6-5 as the match entered the penalty shoot-out stage and is now set to face India — who beat South Korea in the other semi-final — in the final.
India has earned the spot in the finals of the Asian Games after 12 years, when it was defeated by South Korea 4-3 in 2002.
Pakistan defeated India 2-1 earlier on in the group stages, which lifted the Greenshirts to the top of the pool, sealing a place for the defending champions in the semi-finals.
The two teams have clashed in the finals of the Asian Games on eight previous occasions of which Pakistan has won 7.
Having won the World Cups four times in 1971, 78, 82 and 1994, and silver in 1975 and 1990, Pakistan for the first time in the game's history failed to qualify for the World Cup in 2014.
Victory against arch-rival India in the Asian Games final would help in the revival of the game of hockey in Pakistan, which has been strapped for funds in recent years. It will also be a consolation for hockey fans in the country who were left disheartened after Pakistan failed to qualify for the World Cup earlier this year.
Read more
On DawnNews
Comments (70) Closed
Sep 30, 2014 05:13pm
Congratulations on another win!
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:15pm
Well Done Green Shirts.. Go For The Gold!
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:15pm
All the Best to both the Teams, May the best team on the day Win!
There is an added Perks of automatically qualifying for the 2016 Olympics (Which otherwise will be very difficult for both the teams in the current form)
As an Indian I will hope for an Indian win, But if Pakistan Wins..... Kudos to them for being better on the day!
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:20pm
Great Work Pakistan
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:23pm
Thanx Green shirts, to provide us a chance to enjoy a sensational Hockey final after a very long time.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:33pm
Now thats what I call a titanic clash. doesnt matter who wins, but will be entertaining for sure
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:38pm
If India has beaten Korea then Pakistan needs to be watchful.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:44pm
Yet another clash of titans and traditional rivals on the horizon of field hockey. What a sensational feeling on both sides of the isle but only for those who can realize, know, understand and analyze like a pro.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:46pm
When will the final match be played? Which channels will broadcast it, in America? Thanks!
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:49pm
Pakistan team played a poor game, the spark seems to be missing... a lot more needs to be done to become the world top team...
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:49pm
Lets take it it as a sport and cheer for a better sporting action.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:51pm
As an Indian i want Pakistan to win so that their youth start playing sports instead of indulge in terrorism.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:57pm
Hope Pakistanis win.they desperately need some cheers
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 05:59pm
Looks like south korea could not cheat like they are doing in the boxing.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 06:04pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
What "isle" are you talking of? Is it "aisle" (as in a "divide") that you meant? Your thesaurus disappoints...
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 06:08pm
Well done team Pakistan.now go for gold.come on you can do it inshallah.pakistan zindabad
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 06:12pm
We hope to watch an excellent match between equals. It's a sight to watch the dribbling of the players and the real stick skill of both the teams and the passion with which they play when playing against each other. It would be a worth remembering sight and may the best team win without any injuries to any.
Fans look forward to a big treat.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 06:38pm
India will win.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 06:53pm
@baby doll main sone di - Why not we just wish Indian Govt bad luck and hope for an economic meltdown so that Indian spy agencies run out of funds and stop funding terrorism inside Pakistan? On the contrary, looking for a cracker of the game. Go green shirts.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:00pm
@Jawwad their is a article publish today in dawn about conspiracy theories in Pakistan hope u read it
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:03pm
Best of luck, Pakistan. But we will win. :)
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:13pm
Now you know what happens... India will beat pakistan as it happens in all important stages of all games.. Somehow Pakistan chokes or whatever.. you will see...dont blame to fixing..
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:21pm
Pundit-jee....please feed back to us once you read the article on gujarat violence against your own countrymen of a different religion. There are no conspiracies any more in India, just open unashamed unabashed nationalism, as the chief architect of kashmir plebiscite avoidance and gujarat violence is now your pm, gleefully urged on openly by millions.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:23pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad busy your reasoning in all your posts is always strange. You are odd.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:23pm
India Vs Pakistan in Finals!! Will reserve my day to see the exiting tussles!!
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:24pm
Very nice, time to see real hockey between two classic hockey player nations. May the best performer win.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:24pm
Clash of the titans!
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:27pm
All the chances blue boys will spring surprise. They have just beaten South Korea.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:34pm
Well done Pakistan
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:50pm
Both India & Pakistan have to go a long way to restore their glory in the world hockey.
Gone are the days of being titans for both.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 07:52pm
Why not hockey be played on grass atleast in Asian games.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 08:16pm
@critic 100% right has been said by you, thanks.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 08:21pm
I think we should have regular bilateral sports competition between India and Pakistan. That will really improve sports interest in both the countries. Lets use our rivalry as an opportunity.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 08:40pm
@critic Your comic timming is really bad
Asian Games
Finals won by Pakistan 7
Finals won by India 1
World Cup
Finals won by Pakistan 2
Finals won by India 0
Olympics games
Finals won by Pakistan 2
Finals won by India 1
Head to Head Pak 78 India 52
Enough said
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 08:55pm
@critic yah and thats why we have 8 gold medals to urs 2 in asian games. Pakistan will win.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 09:25pm
I want to watch this game Not because it is Ind VS Pak but because it is the best skills one can dream of watching.. does any one know were in US I can watch.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 09:27pm
@jj The Dawn should make policy not to entertain the immature and unrealistic comments. These are substandard. The better shall win who is? the venue and time would tell to both countries.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 09:47pm
@Bhargav thanks for such a positive cement from an Indian. Let's keep sunny side up.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 10:04pm
Both teams are pathetic. They have no.stamina just playing hit and trial hockey, cant even compete to a European school team. Since nobody here, they moved to be in finals
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 10:11pm
@An Indian Perspective
I very much agree to this proposal. It will benefit sports on both the sides in the international competitions.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 10:36pm
I hope this time this so called largest mobocracy will allow Kasmiris to cheer for Pakistan. As a Pakistani I want India to win. In this way they will hate us more.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 10:44pm
Winning in this match is absoluely essential for the morale of our other teams as well as the morale of the entire nation. Let the whole country pray for this victory.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 10:47pm
@Ihtesab : No sporting ties until the core issue of Kashmir is resolved {sarcasm}
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 10:52pm
Best of luck to both the team . Play your best. By the way day 11 medal tally of India Gold - 6 Silv - 8 Br - 32 = 46..
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 11:06pm
Well done Pak ...u hv done a great job n gave us delightful matches ..we are proud of u, nd our best wishes are with yu to beat the customary vilain in memorable feud ...God bless u ..:)
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 11:16pm
@Salman what is recent history Say last 5 years? India won Olympic gold medal 8 times does that matter today?
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 11:17pm
Hoping for an excellent match and may the better team win.
Recommend
0
Sep 30, 2014 11:20pm
@kepler-8B Grow up, dude. India has already nearly 50 medals including 7 gold medals.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 12:26am
@asif India is better than Pakistan, on field as well as on the paper. I think you are being immature.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 12:31am
@asif I forgot one thing, Dawn please do not remove these remarks when the results are over.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 12:33am
Best of luck to both team.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 12:41am
@M. Siddique
Pakistan has already beaten India a few days ago....plus India hasn't defeated us in Asian games from 1966
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 01:11am
May the best team win.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 03:59am
Good luck green shirts.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 04:42am
It is a field hockey.Pakitan has more control on the ball but you could never know the game may change.Both deserve to win.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 05:31am
The victory in this match is a must for Pakistan. Let the whole country and of course the team pray with full Islamic fervor.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 05:56am
@kepler-8B Nothing that you have written make any sense. "I want India to win so they will hate us more"?
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 05:59am
@Asfandyar My guess is Pakistan will win, why, number one for being better forwards than India, number 2. have better defence, number 3. lots of pressure to do well to win national trust back and to win a ticket for Olympics entry and above all they have already won and scored both goals first,.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 08:20am
@Calcutta Man I don't know about you but his name also disappoints me.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 11:09am
surprised! No news about kabbdi match. Congratulation to team India.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 11:35am
I am damn sure Green Shirts never loose once they are in the final.. It is hard to get there & specially against India we become Giants...
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 01:09pm
Hey critic you say Pakistan choke's when in the final against India.when we have won more Asian games finals than you.Have you forgotten the 7-1 dubbing you got in your own backyard in 1982.or you were not born yet.your own pm left the match midway and left junior officials.hahahaha
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 03:42pm
All the best to both the teams.. :)
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 04:30pm
I wish this is a well fought out match. May the best team win. I personally vouch for India's victory.
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 09:01pm
Plz tell me pst when Match will b start?
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 11:07pm
Pakistan is going to win with the help of Allah the supreme. M Ali
Recommend
0
Oct 01, 2014 11:13pm
Best of luck pakistan
Recommend
0
Oct 02, 2014 11:43am
I'm from Pakistan and would wish my team to win. But no matter who wins, it will be a great game. At least our hockey team is better than cricket team who wastes our resources and does nothing. Hockey should be promoted in Pakistan.
All the best to both team..may the best one win!
cheers.
Recommend
0
Oct 02, 2014 11:46am
@m Ali 3 PM Pakistan time.
Recommend
0
Oct 02, 2014 10:59pm
Hahaha...look at all these comments. India won today. How about that?
Recommend
0
