In a strong performance at the Muki Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuer, China, the Pakistani hockey team advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Asian Hockey Champions Cup with a thumping 5-1 win over China on Thursday.
From the start, Pakistan showed their dominance, quickly taking a 2-0 lead before half-time. The team intensified its efforts in the second half, adding three more goals to its score, while conceding only one goal.
Nadeem Ahmed and Hanan Shahid played a pivotal role, each scoring two goals for Pakistan. China’s only consolation came from Gao Jisheng, who scored in the fourth quarter.
This victory represents Pakistan’s second successive victory in the tournament. Just a day ago, Japan beat Japan 2-1 in a tense match.
In the group stage, Pakistan tied its first matches, ending in a 2-2 draw against Malaysia and Korea.
The Green Shirts are scheduled to face their traditional rivals, India, in their final pool match on Saturday. India maintained its unbeaten record throughout the tournament, paving the way for an anticipated match between the two sides.