US EditionMalaysia Miss U18 Asia Cup Final After Penalty Shootout Heartbreak
DAZHOU, CHINA, JUL 8 – Pakistan U18 hockey team topped Pool A with a perfect 12 points and a +21 goal difference, scoring 25 goals while conceding only four in the Asia Cup group stage.
- On July 9, 2025, Pakistan secured a 2-1 victory over the host nation at the Dazhou venue, advancing to the semi-finals of the Men's U18 Asia Cup.
- Pakistan completed the group stage with a perfect record, winning all of their games to lead Group A with a total of 12 points and a +21 goal difference.
- Hassan Shahbaz opened the scoring in the 11th minute, followed by Ali Hanzala who extended the lead with a second goal, before China’s Jiaxing Lin scored from a penalty corner to narrow the margin.
- Pakistan’s goalkeeper Ghulam Mustafa made crucial saves to maintain the lead despite strong efforts from the hosts to equalize during an eventful second quarter with four shared penalties.
- Pakistan’s win secured their semi-final spot, where they will face Malaysia on July 11, 2025, at the same venue, aiming to continue their unbeaten streak.
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Malaysia miss U18 Asia Cup final after penalty shootout heartbreak
KUALA LUMPUR: The national men’s junior hockey team will have to settle for a shot at bronze at the Under-18 Asia Cup after a heartbreaking semi-final defeat to Pakistan at the Dazhou Hockey Stadium in China on Friday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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