Pakistan Hockey | News & Discussions
- Thread starter Pakistan Ka Beta
- Start date
ghazi52
THINK TANK: CONSULTANT
Pakistan remain unbeaten in Azlan Shah Cup as match with New Zealand ends in tie
Dawn.com
May 10, 2024
Pakistan on Friday secured a tie in their match against New Zealand in the 30th Azlan Shah Hockey Cup.
Pakistan’s fifth match today, which was played in Malaysia’s Ipoh city at 1pm (PKT), saw them remain unbeaten throughout the tournament.
The match ended in a draw, with both teams securing one point each, the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) said in a post on X.
Both Pakistan and New Zealand had not scored by half-time. Senior player Ammad Shakeel is leading the 18-member squad with Abu Bakr as the vice-captain.
Pakistan now lead the points table with 11 points while Japan rank second with a point less. New Zealand hold the third position with seven points while Malaysia follow them with six points.
Pakistan and Japan had already qualified for the final match, which will take place at 5:30pm (PKT) on Saturday at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, after winning their respective matches on Wednesday.
Pakistan had defeated Canada 5-4 while Japan beat hosts Malaysia 2-1.
According to Radio Pakistan, Pakistan have won their three matches against Malaysia, South Korea and Canada while the ones against Japan and New Zealand ended in a draw.
Japan, with the same number of wins plus a draw, are facing Canada today at 3:15pm (PKT).
Earlier this month, head coach Roelant Oltmans had said he expected an improved show by Pakistan in the tournament.
The 69-year-old Oltmans has served Pakistan’s senior and junior teams in different roles since 2004 and was involved with the youth side in his most recent stint.
Pakistan won the Azlan Shah Cup title thrice — in 1999, 2000 and 2003 — and came third in the last edition which was also held in Ipoh in 2022. Malaysia are the defending champions of this year’s edition.
Dawn.com
May 10, 2024
Pakistan on Friday secured a tie in their match against New Zealand in the 30th Azlan Shah Hockey Cup.
Pakistan’s fifth match today, which was played in Malaysia’s Ipoh city at 1pm (PKT), saw them remain unbeaten throughout the tournament.
The match ended in a draw, with both teams securing one point each, the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) said in a post on X.
Both Pakistan and New Zealand had not scored by half-time. Senior player Ammad Shakeel is leading the 18-member squad with Abu Bakr as the vice-captain.
Pakistan now lead the points table with 11 points while Japan rank second with a point less. New Zealand hold the third position with seven points while Malaysia follow them with six points.
Pakistan and Japan had already qualified for the final match, which will take place at 5:30pm (PKT) on Saturday at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, after winning their respective matches on Wednesday.
Pakistan had defeated Canada 5-4 while Japan beat hosts Malaysia 2-1.
According to Radio Pakistan, Pakistan have won their three matches against Malaysia, South Korea and Canada while the ones against Japan and New Zealand ended in a draw.
Japan, with the same number of wins plus a draw, are facing Canada today at 3:15pm (PKT).
Earlier this month, head coach Roelant Oltmans had said he expected an improved show by Pakistan in the tournament.
The 69-year-old Oltmans has served Pakistan’s senior and junior teams in different roles since 2004 and was involved with the youth side in his most recent stint.
Pakistan won the Azlan Shah Cup title thrice — in 1999, 2000 and 2003 — and came third in the last edition which was also held in Ipoh in 2022. Malaysia are the defending champions of this year’s edition.
Pakistan Ka Beta
Trusted Member
- Thread starter
- #18
ghazi52
THINK TANK: CONSULTANT
Head held high, boys! Onwards and upwards!
Pakistan Ka Beta
Trusted Member
- Thread starter
- #24
Pakistan Ka Beta
Trusted Member
- Thread starter
- #25
Pakistan Ka Beta
Trusted Member
- Thread starter
- #26
Last edited:
Fatman17
Moderator
HOCKEY: THE NEW CUSTODIAN OF THE GOAL https://www.dawn.com/news/1878877/hockey-the-new-custodian-of-the-goal.
ghazi52
THINK TANK: CONSULTANT
Pakistan down France 3-2 in penalty shoot-out to reach FIH Hockey Nations Cup final
Abdul GhaffarJune 20, 2025
Pakistan team celebrates after defeating France in the semifinal of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 20. — screengrab
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaMc238IiRov8okfYy3n
Pakistan qualified for the finals of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup after defeating France on Friday in the first semi-final match in Kuala Lumpur.
“Excellent goals in the second half, followed by amazing goalkeeping in the shootout,” said the International Hockey Federation while praising the team.
The national hockey team defeated France 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the match tied at 3-3 till regulation time.
Rana Waheed Ashraf was declared the man of the match.
Afraz Hakeem, Sufyan Khan and Muhammad Hammaduddin also scored goals for the national team. The final match will be played tomorrow (Saturday).
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti and Secretary General Olympian Rana Mujahid Ali Khan congratulated the national team on winning the game and expressed their best wishes for the final, according to a PHF statement.
In the second semi-final, New Zealand will take on South Korea at 6pm PKT. The tournament holds high stakes as the winner earns promotion to the elite FIH Hockey Pro League for the 2025–26 season.
France and S. Korea earned their spots in the last four from Pool A, with France topping their group. New Zealand and Pakistan emerged from Pool B, with New Zealand securing the top position.
Pakistan finished second in Pool B with four points after three matches. Their journey to the semi-finals included a victory against Japan (3-2) and a hard-fought 3-3 draw against host nation Malaysia.
Their only defeat in the group stage came against New Zealand in a close 4-3 encounter. Despite the loss to New Zealand, Pakistan secured their semi-final berth due to a superior goal difference over Malaysia, who also finished on four points.
ghazi52
THINK TANK: CONSULTANT
NZ outplay Pak to win Nations Cup
News Desk
Green shirts failed to convert five penalty corners in final.
Pakistan Ka Beta
Trusted Member
- Thread starter
- #30
Last edited:
Users who are viewing this thread
Pakistan Defence Latest
Country Watch Latest
-
Iran - Israel/US War: Israel-US declare war on Iran, Iran responds (362 Viewers)- Latest: Persian Gulf
-
-
-
-
Latest Posts
-
-
Iran - Israel/US War: Israel-US declare war on Iran, Iran responds (362 Viewers)
- Latest: Persian Gulf
-
UK Racism against Muslims and Brown people: Why are blacks in the UK given a free pass by white english racists? (14 Viewers)
- Latest: KingQamaR
-
-
