Nadeem Ahmed and Hannan Shahid Shine as Pakistan Secures Semi-Final Spot
In a commanding 5-1 victory over China, Pakistan’s hockey team has secured their place in the semi-finals of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024.
The standout performers of the match were Nadeem Ahmed and Hannan Shahid, each scoring twice to lead Pakistan to a decisive win. Abdul Rehman also contributed with a goal, further solidifying the team’s dominant performance.
Pakistan’s next challenge will be a high-stakes clash against traditional rivals India, scheduled for Saturday. India has remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, setting up an exciting encounter.
Earlier in the competition, Pakistan earned their first win with a 2-1 victory over Japan. Nadeem Ahmed scored in the first quarter to give Pakistan an early lead, but Japan equalized in the second quarter. Sufyan Khan’s goal in the 10th minute of the second quarter restored Pakistan’s advantage, securing the win.
Pakistan’s initial games ended in draws against Malaysia and South Korea, respectively.
