(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan Defeat China 2-1 to Reach U-18 Asia Cup Semi-Finals Unbeaten
DAZHOU, CHINA: Pakistan secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over hosts China on Wednesday to book their place in the semi-finals of the U-18 Asia Cup 2025. The Green Shirts remained unbeaten throughout the group stage of the 11-nation tournament, underlining their strong form.
Match Highlights
Pakistan took an early lead in the 11th minute thanks to a brilliant field goal by Hassan Shehbaz. The momentum continued into the second half, with Ali Hanzala netting another field goal in the 43rd minute to double the advantage.
China managed to pull one back through Lin Jiaxing, who converted a penalty corner, but Pakistan’s solid defense ensured there were no further goals.
Next Fixture
With this win, Pakistan now advance to the semi-finals, where they will face Malaysia on Friday. The high-stakes match is expected to draw significant attention from fans across Asia, as Pakistan look to maintain their unbeaten run and reach the final.
The U-18 Asia Cup continues to showcase the next generation of hockey talent, and Pakistan’s impressive performance has raised hopes of a potential title run.
