Se asia
U18 Men’s Asia Cup Hockey: India Prevail Over Pakistan 5-3 In Thriller To Enter Final
The match began with a quiet and tense opening, as both teams fought hard for control in the midfield. India found their rhythm in the 12th minute when a brilliant run from their own half forced a defensive error from Pakistan, earning India a penalty stroke. Forward Ashish Tani Purti (12’) stepped up and calmly converted it to give India an early 1-0 lead, which they maintained until the end of the first quarter.
Pakistan came out playing aggressively in the second quarter and won their first penalty corner in the 16th minute. Indian goalkeeper Ayush Rajak and defender Ansh Bahutra combined perfectly to save a powerful dragflick from Ahmad Uzair. Pakistan kept pressing and found their equaliser in the 27th minute when Adeel intercepted a pass, broke through the defence, and scored a field goal to make it 1-1 at halftime.
Related Cricket News on Se asia
Cricket Special Today
-
- 08 Jun 2026 08:38
-
- 07 Jun 2026 11:35
