(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan Storms Into U18 Asia Cup 2025 Semi-Finals With Perfect Record
Pakistan’s U18 men’s hockey team has secured a place in the semi-finals of the U18 Asia Cup 2025, after an impressive unbeaten run in the group stage. The team finished at the top of Pool A with four commanding victories against Hong Kong China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and hosts China.
💪 Dominant Group Stage Performance
The young Greenshirts displayed exceptional form, scoring 25 goals and conceding just four across their group matches. Their strong offense and solid defense have made them one of the standout teams of the tournament.
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July 5: Pakistan opened with an emphatic 8-0 win over Hong Kong China.
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July 6: Followed by a resounding 9-0 victory against Sri Lanka, showcasing stamina and squad depth.
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July 7: In a more competitive fixture, they overcame Bangladesh 6-3 in a high-paced encounter.
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July 9: Secured top spot with a crucial 2-1 win over hosts China.
🏑 Semi-Final Showdown vs Malaysia
With the group stage complete, Pakistan will face Malaysia in the semi-finals on July 11 at 5:30 PM local time. Malaysia finished second in Pool B behind Japan and are expected to offer a strong challenge.
Pakistan, however, enters the knockout phase with confidence and momentum, having displayed consistent excellence in every outing so far.
🌟 Hockey Revival in the Making?
This impressive run has reignited hopes for a revival of Pakistani hockey at the grassroots level. With just two matches between them and the continental title, the pressure is on—but so is the belief.
