Pakistan’s hockey team achieved a decisive 5-1 victory over China, securing their place in the semi-finals of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024. The match was highlighted by standout performances from Nadeem Ahmed and Hannan Shahid, each scoring two goals to lead Pakistan to a comfortable win. Abdul Rehman also contributed with an additional goal, further solidifying the team’s dominant performance.
With this victory, Pakistan has advanced to the semi-finals where they are set to face their traditional rivals, India, in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter. India has remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, making this upcoming match particularly thrilling and highly anticipated.
In their previous matches, Pakistan’s journey in the tournament began with mixed results. On Wednesday, they secured their first win by defeating Japan 2-1. Nadeem Ahmed opened the scoring in the first quarter, but Japan equalized in the second quarter. However, Sufyan Khan scored in the 10th minute of the second quarter to restore Pakistan’s lead and secure the victory.
Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan’s first two games ended in draws, with the team drawing against Malaysia and South Korea. These results set the stage for their crucial match against China, which ultimately propelled them into the semi-finals.
