Pakistan Advances to Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 Final Against Japan

DAZHOU: Pakistan’s Under-18 hockey team secured a place in the Asia Cup 2025 final after a hard-fought semifinal victory against Malaysia. The match took place at the National Hockey Training Centre on Friday, with Pakistan emerging victorious after a penalty shootout.

The intense match concluded in a draw, leading to a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

During the shootout, Malaysia faltered on two attempts, while Pakistan missed only one. This allowed the Green Shirts to claim a 4-3 win and secure their spot in the final match.

Previous Matches

Earlier in the competition, Pakistan showcased impressive form, starting with a dominant 8-0 victory over Hong Kong. They followed this with a convincing 9-0 win against Sri Lanka.

In their third match, the team defeated Bangladesh 6-3, solidifying their position in the semifinals.

Pakistan then overcame China with a 2-1 victory in the quarterfinals, earning their place in the final four.

The Green Shirts are now set to compete against Japan in the tournament final on Sunday at the same venue.

Team Roster:

Mohammad Usman, Atif Ali, Asam Junaid, Mohammad Abdullah Farooq, Abdullah Awan, Zubair Lateef, Mohammad Yaseen, Mohammad Ali Taj, Ghulam Mustafa, Ali Hamza, Ali Hanzala, Aamir Sohail, Adeel Afzal, Mohammad Zaman, Mohammad Hussain, Mohammad Shaheer, Hasan Shahbaz, Yaseen Jamshaid

Management:

Shafqat Malik (Manager), Mukhtar Ahmed, Touseeq Ahmed, Masood-ur-Rahman (Coaches)