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Pakistan ousted from CW 2018 semifinal race, India pull through

Zeeshan AhmedApril 10, 2018

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Pakistan men's hockey team was ousted from the run to the semifinals at the Commonwealth Games 2018 hockey tournament after England and India beat Wales and Malaysia respectively on Tuesday.

With their latest victories, England and India rule the Pool B's chart with seven points each in the Commonwealth Games 2018 being played in the Gold Coast, Australia.

Meanwhile, New Zealand and Australia have qualified for the semifinal from men's Pool A with nine points each.

Pakistan are yet to face Malaysia on April 11, however, even in the case of a victory, chances of qualifying for the semifinals are non-existent. Both Pakistan and Malaysia currently have three points each.

Pakistan have drawn all three of the matches they have played in the tournament. They levelled the match against Wales 1-1 on April 5, 2-2 against India on April 7 and 2-2 against England on April 8.

The semifinals will take place in Gold Coast on April 11.

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rupesh
Apr 10, 2018 03:32pm
Congratulations!
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RAJA CHILL
Apr 10, 2018 03:32pm
Better luck next time...
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Sutch
Apr 10, 2018 03:33pm
Win again Malaysia feels like REAL victory.
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tanuj
Apr 10, 2018 04:08pm
This is a game, take it as a game only.
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M. Emad
Apr 10, 2018 04:11pm
Congratulations, India !
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Wahab
Apr 10, 2018 04:24pm
India has done very well this year at CWG. Currently in overall 3rd place with only England and Australia having a higher medal and points tally.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Apr 10, 2018 04:29pm
Well done green-shirts. Keep it up and hang on tough. Your on- -the field performance is far better than before. With faith, dedication, unity, hardwork and discipline, you can perform even better. Good luck to you all.
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Krish
Apr 10, 2018 04:55pm
@Wahab With little focus, even Pakistan can also do. We are no different. Born in the same motherland.
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Bakistan
Apr 10, 2018 04:58pm
Why compare Pakistan with India?
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random
Apr 10, 2018 05:17pm
Once upon a time Pakistan were World Champions. Today the mind set is on a different ideology.
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Latif
Apr 10, 2018 05:17pm
Well fought Green Shirts .Better luck next time
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Fareed N
Apr 10, 2018 05:32pm
Australians are hard to beat. They will reach final
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Anil Bhadauria
Apr 10, 2018 05:36pm
India at best winning 11 gold and at 3rd place.
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Irfan-Sydney
Apr 10, 2018 05:48pm
The semi finals cannot take place on April the 11th.
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Cecil
Apr 10, 2018 05:51pm
Inshallah next time champion
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A Shah
Apr 10, 2018 07:00pm
Shameful
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alla bux
Apr 10, 2018 07:11pm
Great. In the medals table we have won TWO BRONZE medals. Congratulations. We are not at the bottom.
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Safir Ahmad Siddiqui
Apr 11, 2018 12:24am
Given the step motherly treatment of our hockey players both by the Government and the public at large,still the boys have done well.Why cricket players receive so much attention and glamour,why not hockey players? They are not even invited to promote the products.Money wise I think they are paid just keep their body and soul together.Also hockey greats like Islahuddin,Samiullh,Hasan Sardar are not interested in promoting the cause of Hockey.Hockey deserves the nation's attention.
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Khany
Apr 11, 2018 03:52am
Pakistan was unbeatable at one time and now it just makes me blame the leadership running Pakistan not investing in Hockey by creating Hockey leagues and international standard stadiums in all towns. While other countries coming from nothing have won trophies due to investment in sports.
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Asifnaqvi
Apr 11, 2018 09:41am
I think we should atleast give credit to the team for putting a vigorous fight this time. Something is better than nothing.
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SANJAY SHARMA
Apr 11, 2018 11:55am
I hope for the revival of Pakistan Hockey and the frequent Indo-Pak encounters which is worth a watch. Best of luck.Pakistan.
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Datuk
Apr 11, 2018 01:24pm
Wow
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ms
Apr 11, 2018 07:04pm
Good showing, unlucky not to have qualified for play offs.
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LS
Apr 11, 2018 07:12pm
All the draws felt like a win... Congratulations...
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sourav ghosh
Apr 12, 2018 11:39am
India tops the group by beating england
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ayan das
Apr 12, 2018 12:00pm
Pakistan hockey has long way to go .However they are improving
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UncutTruth
Apr 12, 2018 03:59pm
I miss the old style attacking, dribbling, artful hockey that both India and Pakistan were so good at, in the days of natural turf.
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