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India lose 3-5 to Japan, to face Pakistan in third-place playoffs

DHAKA: Japan beat India by 5-3 after a scintillating semi-final contest of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy here on Tuesday.

In the second final of the tournament, India faced a crushing defeat by Japan, who defeated the side; scoring five goals in response to India’s three.

Japan launched an attack on India, from the very start; scoring the first goal of the match in the opening minute. Shota Yamada was the striker. Furthermore, in the second minute, Japan extended their lead; with Raiki Fujishama scoring the second goal of the match.

In the 17th minute, however, Indian player, Dilpreet Singh showed fightback; scoring the first goal for his side. But, Japan extended their lead to 3-1 in the 29th minute with another brilliant strike. At half-time, Japan was leading by 3-1 against the defending champions.

In the second half of the game, India looked to make a comeback; scoring two goals, but, Japan, too, scored as many goals in the remaining half of the game, thus, winning the game by 5-2 in the allotted time.

Japan will now face South Korea in the event’s final, whereas, the joint defending champions, India and Pakistan will square off again in the third-place playoff tomorrow at 2:30 PM (PKT). The final of the event will commence at 5:00 PM (PKT).

READ: South Korea beat Pakistan in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy

South Korea beat Pakistan in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy

DHAKA: South Korea beat Pakistan by 6-5 after an exciting semi-final contest of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy here on Tuesday.

In a nail-biting contest, both teams counter attacked opponent’s goal posts after regular intervals. Searching for a goal in last 10 minutes while the scoreboard read 5-5, South Korea managed to score a goal in crunch moment.

South Korea’s drag flicker Chang scored a hat-trick and netted the ball for four times. He bagged man-of-the-match award.

For Pakistan, Mubashir Ali scored two goals while Umar Bhutta, Afraz and Junaid Manzoor shared a goal apiece.

In second semi-final of the event today, India and Japan will lock horns. Pakistan will play against the losing side of second semi-final in third position match tomorrow.

Pakistan thump Bangladesh 6-2 to book a Semi-final spot

DHAKA: Pakistan Men’s Hockey team defeated the hosts Bangladesh by the score of 6-2, in their last round match; qualified for the Semi-finals of the ongoing Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.

The Green shirts put on a show in their last round match against the hosts, thumping them by 6-2. Aijaz Ahmed and Ahmed Nadeem each scored two goals for the team green.

Pakistan will now face South Korea in the semi-final, whereas, India will lock horns with Japan in their knockout fixture.

The final of the event will take place on 22nd December, 2021.

READ: Pakistan end 3-3 draw against South Korea in Asian Champions Trophy

Pakistan end 3-3 draw against South Korea in Asian Champions Trophy

DHAKA: Pakistan played a 3-3 draw against South Korea in their third match of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy here on Saturday.

In a closely-finished contest, both teams displayed competitive skills to counter-attack on opponents.

Pakistan’s Afraz scored the opening goal for his team who equalized the score 1-1 in 24th minute. South Korea’s Kim Kyubeom scored first goal in 14th minute. Rana Abdul Waheed took lead by injecting second goal for Pakistan in 33rd minute.

Thereafter, South Korea came up with back-to-back goals to make it 3-2. But, Pakistan made the most of Penalty Corner in 57th minute to level the score 3-3.

With this result, Pakistan held two draws against South Korea and Japan followed by a defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India. They managed the fourth position after playing three matches so far in a six-team tournament.

The Green Shirts will next play against Bangladesh tomorrow.

READ: Arch-rival India beat Pakistan 3-1 in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy

Arch-rival India beat Pakistan 3-1 in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy

DHAKA: Pakistan’s arch-rival, India defeated the side by 3-1 in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy’s round match, today.

Pakistan and India collided for the first time in the championship’s round stage, India turned out on top; defeating the Green Shirts by 3-1 in the allotted time.

For India, Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals; including the first goal of the match. Whereas, Akashdeep Singh scored one for his side.

Green shirts, on the other hand, could only score one goal in response to India’s three; losing their first ever round match against their arch-rivals.

For Pakistan, only Junaid Manzoor, could only score a goal.

Pakistan and India, are the joint defending champions of the title, moreover, both Pakistan and India, have also won the title most number of times; with being crowned the champions, three time each.

READ: Pakistan to face India in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, tomorrow

Pakistan to face India in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, tomorrow

DHAKA: Defending champions, Pakistan and India, to square off against each other, in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy’s round match, tomorrow.

The joint defending champions will face each other for the first time in a round match of the championship.

The match between the arch-rivals, is expected to be a thriller; with Pakistan team combined with junior and senior players, while India will be taking the ground with their regular team.

Muhammad Abdullah, Aqeel Ahmed, Afraz, Ahmed Nadeem and Salman Razzaq are among the players, who have been included in the Pakistan Hockey Team for the first time from the junior team.

Both, Pakistan and India, have also won the title most number of times; with being crowned the champions, three time each.

The match will commence at 02:30 PM (PKT), tomorrow.

The Indian hockey team is ranked third in the world rankings, while Pakistan are at 18th position.

READ: Pakistan-Japan match ends in a draw

Pakistan-Japan match ends in a draw

DHAKA: Pakistan and Japan were held to a 0-0 draw in their first match of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.

Pakistan’s first outing of the event could not conclude result as both the teams failed to score a goal.

Pakistan’s goalkeeper, Mazhar Arshad, adjudged as the Man of the match for his brilliant performance.

Recently, the goal keeper faced the visa issuance problem and joined the squad late, yesterday.

READ: Senior Goalkeepers set to join the squad in Bangladesh

Pakistan to face Japan in their Asian Hockey Champions Trophy Opener

DHAKA: Pakistan Men’s Hockey team to face Japan in their first match of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, today.

President Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) addressed the team via video link to raise the morale of players before the match.

“Play like a family and make Pakistan win,” President PHF

PHF President also boosted the confidence of the players; saying that everyone has the potential to deliver at the big stage.

It must be noted here that Pakistan is the joint defending champion of the Champions Trophy along with their arch-rival India.

READ: Senior Goalkeepers set to join the squad in Bangladesh

Senior Goalkeepers set to join the squad in Bangladesh

LAHORE: Senior goalkeepers of the Pakistan hockey team got visas to participate in Asian Champions Trophy. Goalkeepers Amjad Ali and Mazhar Abbas left for Dhaka today.

Goalkeeper, Mazhar, requested the nation to pray for the team’s success. He also thanked the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and the Ministry of Sports Bangladesh for visa issuance.

“We request the nation to pray for our success,” he said.

“I especially want to thank the PHF and the Ministry of Sports Bangladesh for their diligent efforts in obtaining visas on an emergency basis,” he concluded.

Following the departure of the Pakistan team for the Champions Trophy, Coach Pakistan Hockey Team, Olympian Syed Sameer Hussain, is hopeful about his team’s performance.

“Players have potential, are committed to a good performance,” he said.

“The nation is requested to pray for Pakistan. Victory will help in the revival of hockey in the country,” he concluded.

Sameer also acknowledged the appointment of a foreign coach for the team and said that the team will be benefitted.

READ: Pakistan reach Dhaka for Asian Champions Trophy

Junior Hockey Goalkeepers to travel to Bangladesh

LAHORE: Pakistan Junior Hockey team’s goalkeepers replaced seniors, following the visa issuance.

Amjad Ali and Mazhar Abbas, who were part of the touring squad, could not travel to the country. Both the goalkeepers have still not received their respective visas.

Junior goalkeepers, Abdullah and Waqar, selected as the replacement.

Secretary Pakistan Hockey Federation, Asif Bajwa said that we cannot take any risk.

“Amjad Ali and Mazhar Abbas, both goalkeepers, have yet to get visas. We didn’t want to take any chances, so we are sending junior goalkeepers,” he said.

Pakistan Hockey Team will be participating in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, scheduled to be host in Bangladesh. Pakistan will compete to defend the title.

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