Pakistan face Malaysia in semi-final of Hockey U-18 Asia Cup

Published July 10, 2025
Pakistan beat hosts China 2-1 to qualify for the semi-final of the U-18 Asia Cup in Dazhou on Wednesday. — PTV
Pakistan beat hosts China 2-1 to qualify for the semi-final of the U-18 Asia Cup in Dazhou on Wednesday. — PTV

LAHORE: Pakistan beat hosts China 2-1 to qualify for the semi-final of the U-18 Asia Cup in Dazhou on Wednesday.

With this win, Pakistan ended the pool stage of the 11-nation event unbeaten.

Pakistan took lead through Hassan Shehbaz who scored a field goal in the 11th minute while Ali Hanzala scored in another field attempt in the 43rd minute.

China’s goal came through Lin Jiaxing on a penalty corner.

Pakistan face Malaysia in the semi-final on Friday.

Published in Dawn, July 10th, 2025

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