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Pakistan Secures Quarter-Final Berth in Junior Hockey World Cup After Drawing Against Belgium
Pakistan's Junior Hockey team has successfully qualified for the quarter-finals in the ongoing World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, following a 1-1 draw against Belgium. Arbaz Ahmad's penalty corner goal in the third quarter equalized the score after Belgium took the lead in the first quarter. Pakistan, earlier drawing 3-3 against the Netherlands, will now face Spain in the quarter-final. In their opening match against the Netherlands, Pakistan displayed resilience, overcoming a 2-0 deficit in the first half. Arshad Liaqat, Sufian Khan, and Arbaz Ahmed scored crucial goals, securing a 3-3 draw. The team continued their impressive performance in the second match, with Arshad Liaqat's hat-trick leading to a 4-0 victory over New Zealand.
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In a clinical performance, Pakistan secured the top spot in Pool D by defeating New Zealand 4-0, despite the junior Black Sticks leading in match statistics. The opening goal came from Abdul Rehman, capitalizing on a turnover at a 16-yard hit, with Arshad Liaqat ultimately ...
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In a thrilling encounter, the Netherlands emerged victorious with a 5-3 score against Belgium, securing their position in the tournament. The Dutch, applying relentless pressure, took an early lead in the ninth minute with Timo Boers burying a low drag flick. Belgium respon...
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