AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 11) – Pakistan beat South Korea 5-4 today in a thrilling match on the final day of Men’s Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament in Auckland.
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| Pakistan beat Korea 5-4 with a golden goal to avoid finishing last in Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament |
What a great game it was! Korea played their hearts out today but hats off to commitment from Pakistan as they came from behind twice and winning ultimately with a Golden goal by Muhammad Rizwan senior.
Pakistan crushed Korea 6-2 in the pool stages but faced a stiff test in today’s match, with both sides desperate to avoid finishing last in the eight-nation tournament.
The match started with Korean domination as they took an early lead through Seo Jong-Ho after five minutes but it couldn’t last long as Muhammad Rizwan level the score line within no time.
Pakistani defenders’ mistake let Jang Kyu-Yeob to reinstate Korea's lead, but Pakistan captain Muhammad Imran square it again when he converted apenalty corner into a goal
Muhammad Tousiq scored a field goal just before half time on a cruising cross from Abdul Haseem Khan, who himself scored a goal shortly after he second half started, snatching the ball from a Korean defender before flicking the ball into goal post.
After taking a lead of two goals, Green Shirts lethargic approach helped Koreans to fight back in style and they level the match before the final whistle with the double blow from You Hyo-Sik in 54th and 62nd minutes.
Pakistan regained some momentum in the extra time and again dominates the ball possession before Muhammad Rizwan’s golden goal on a great pass from Shakeel Abbasi.
Pakistan team manager Khawaja Junaid said the Green Shirts had gained a lot from exposure to world’s top teams in this Champions Trophy appearance after almost 4 years but definitely needed to improve their consistency.
Watch highlights HERE.
Pakistani defenders’ mistake let Jang Kyu-Yeob to reinstate Korea's lead, but Pakistan captain Muhammad Imran square it again when he converted apenalty corner into a goal
Muhammad Tousiq scored a field goal just before half time on a cruising cross from Abdul Haseem Khan, who himself scored a goal shortly after he second half started, snatching the ball from a Korean defender before flicking the ball into goal post.
After taking a lead of two goals, Green Shirts lethargic approach helped Koreans to fight back in style and they level the match before the final whistle with the double blow from You Hyo-Sik in 54th and 62nd minutes.
Pakistan regained some momentum in the extra time and again dominates the ball possession before Muhammad Rizwan’s golden goal on a great pass from Shakeel Abbasi.
Pakistan team manager Khawaja Junaid said the Green Shirts had gained a lot from exposure to world’s top teams in this Champions Trophy appearance after almost 4 years but definitely needed to improve their consistency.
Watch highlights HERE.
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