(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Pakistan Navy and Mari Energies Reach CNS All-Pakistan Hockey Championship Final
Oct 3, 2025
LAHORE: The semi-finals of the 4th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) All-Pakistan Hockey Championship 2025 were played at the National Hockey Stadium on Friday, where Pakistan Navy and Mari Energies booked their spots in the grand final after two action-packed contests.
First Semi-Final: Pakistan Navy Dominate Air Force
Pakistan Navy delivered a commanding performance, defeating Pakistan Air Force 4-0 in a one-sided clash.
Goal Scorers for Navy:
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Waleed – 1 goal
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Hanan Shahid – 2 goals
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Waseem – 1 goal
With complete control throughout the match, Navy’s Hanan Shahid stood out with two goals and was named Man of the Match for his brilliant finishing.
Second Semi-Final: Mari Energies Win in Shootout Thriller
The second semi-final between Pakistan Customs and Mari Energies ended in a 1-1 draw during regulation time, forcing a dramatic penalty shootout.
Regulation Time Goals:
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Customs – Abdul Qayyum (1 goal)
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Mari Energies – Sufyan Khan (1 goal)
In the shootout, Mari Energies edged Customs 4-3, thanks to a brilliant display from their goalkeeper.
Shootout Goals – Mari Energies:
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Ahmed Nadeem – 2 goals
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Umer Mustafa – 1 goal
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Arshad Liaqat – 1 goal
Shootout Goals – Customs:
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Rana Sohail – 1 goal
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Arbaz – 1 goal
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Hamza Fayyaz – 1 goal
Abdullah Ishtiaq of Mari Energies was declared Man of the Match for his crucial saves under pressure.
The Grand Final
The final will be played on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore. The Chief of the Naval Staff will attend as the chief guest and distribute awards to the finalists.
