U18 Asia Cup Hockey Final: Pakistan vs. Japan

DAZHOU: The highly anticipated final match of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 is in progress between Pakistan and Japan at the National Hockey Training Centre this Friday. Both teams have maintained a perfect record throughout the tournament.

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Pakistan’s Tournament Performance

Earlier, Pakistan demonstrated exceptional form throughout the competition. Their journey began with a dominant 8-0 victory over Hong Kong, followed by an impressive 9-0 triumph against Sri Lanka.

In their third match, they secured a 6-3 win against Bangladesh, effectively guaranteeing their spot in the semi-finals.

During the quarter-finals, Pakistan showcased a commanding performance, defeating China 2-1 to secure their place in the final four.

Pakistan continued their strong performance in the tournament, clinching a thrilling 4-3 victory over Malaysia in a dramatic semi-final decided by a penalty shootout.

The intense match concluded with a 3-3 draw after regular time, leading to a tense shootout.