US EditionJapan Beat Pakistan 3-0 to Clinch Men’s U-18 Asia Cup Hockey Title
SICHUAN, CHINA, JUL 13 – Japan maintained an unbeaten run to claim the title with a 3-0 win over Pakistan, who earned silver after strong tournament performances including a penalty shootout semi-final victory.
- On July 13, 2025, Japan won the Men's Under-18 Asia Cup final by defeating Pakistan 3-0 at the hockey training facility located in Dazhou, China.
- Japan and Pakistan reached the final after Japan beat Bangladesh 6-4 and Pakistan won a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout over Malaysia in the semifinals.
- In the final, Japan took an early lead with Yuma Fujiwara's seventh-minute goal and added scores from Ryutaro Ueda and Tatsuaki Yasui to secure victory.
- Pakistan, unbeaten before the final, struggled to convert penalty corners despite mounting pressure and could not recover from Japan's 3-0 lead.
- Japan's win ended Pakistan's unbeaten run and confirmed Japan as champions while Pakistan finished runner-up in a tournament that showcased strong performances from both teams.
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Pakistan U18 hockey team wins silver at Asia Cup 2025 in China
Pakistan’s Under-18 hockey team made the country proud by winning the silver medal at the 2025 U18 Asia Cup hockey tournament, held in Dazhou, China. The young squad displayed impressive skill and resilience, ending their campaign with a tough final on July 13. The tournament, which took place from July 2 to 13 in Sichuan province, featured 19 men’s and women’s teams from 11 Asian countries and served as a stage for emerging hockey talent across…
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