Asian Games: Pakistan Hockey Team Falls To Japan
Ijaz Ahmad Published October 02, 2023 | 09:28 PM
Pakistan hockey team's hopes to advance to the semifinals of the 19th Asian Games suffered a major blow following a gripping match against Japan in Hangzhou, China on Monday
HANGZHOU, China, (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point Mews Oct 02, 2023) :Pakistan hockey team's hopes to advance to the semifinals of the 19th Asian Games suffered a major blow following a gripping match against Japan in Hangzhou, China on Monday.
Japan secured their spot in the semi-finals with a narrow three-to-two victory over Pakistan in a closely contested game.
The early breakthrough came from Pakistan's striker Arshad Liaquat, who netted a field goal in the 5th minute, giving his team an early lead. Japan responded swiftly, scoring their first goal through a field goal in the 6th minute through a conversion on a penalty corner.
Japan took the lead in the 17th minute and added another via a penalty corner in the 28th minute.
Pakistan managed to pull one back with Arbaaz Ahmed slotting a penalty corner in.
Both teams had their chances with penalty corners, Pakistan converting one of their three opportunities while Japan made the most of two out of their three penalty corners.
In the Asian Games hockey competitions, twelve teams are participating, divided into two pools. Pool A comprises teams from India, Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan. Pool B features teams from Korea, Malaysia, China, Oman, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese ..
MS Children Hospital takes over charge
3 dacoits arrested, illegal weapons recovered
More Stories From Sports
-
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
2 hours ago -
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
2 hours ago -
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
2 hours ago -
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
2 hours ago -
Nadal gains De Minaur revenge in Madrid
2 hours ago -
Kane hits double in Bayern win as Leipzig tighten grip on fourth
2 hours ago
-
Sheffield United relegated from Premier League after Newcastle rout
2 hours ago -
Martin wins crash-filled sprint at Spanish MotoGP
4 hours ago -
Liverpool Premier League title hopes suffer blow, Sheffield Utd relegated
4 hours ago -
Motorcycling: Spanish Grand Prix MotoGP sprint result
4 hours ago -
Shoaib Akhter motors round Gaddafi Stadium with ICC T20I trophy
4 hours ago -
Fifth T20I: New Zealand opt to field first against Pakistan
4 hours ago