Islamabad, Sep 10: Pakistan registered another draw in the ongoing Asian Hockey Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China.
The Green Shirts’ match against South Korea resulted in a 2-2 tie as they were unable to hold onto a two-goal advantage.
In the second quarter, South Korea scored a goal to take the lead, which they maintained until the third quarter. Up until the third quarter, Pakistan’s squad was behind by one goal and had failed to score any goals.
But Hanan Shahid’s two quick goals in the fourth quarter led the Pakistani squad to an incredible comeback.
However, Korea scored a second goal to tie the score before the game could finish.
Pakistan has not been able to win any Champions Trophy matches thus far. The game versus Malaysia yesterday likewise resulted in a 2-2 draw.
The national team will play their third match on Wednesday against Japan.
Pakistan’s Asian Champions Trophy Schedule
vs Malaysia (2-2) -September 8
vs South Korea (2-2) – September 9
vs Japan – September 11
vs China – September 12
vs India – September 14
At the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China, the eighth edition of the Asian Champions Trophy got underway on Sunday.
India is the current champion, having won the Championship Trophy in Chennai in 2023 for a record-tying fourth time.
