Champions Trophy Hockey Final: Australia 1 - 0 Spain -- Match Summary and Highlights

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 11) - Australia successfully defended their title beating Spain in a close contest in the final of Champions Hockey Trophy Tournament here today at the Auckland’s North Harbor hockey stadium.

Champions Trophy Hockey Final: Australia 1 - 0 Spain

The Kookaburras have created history with this 1-0 victory by winning the FIH Champions Trophy tournaments fourth time consecutively.

Australian forward Eddie Ockenden was in the right place at the right time to play a key role in this historical victory for his team. He scored the only goal of the match just 11 minutes before the final whistle on a penalty corner rebound.

The grand final and gold medal match was an extremely close contest, with both sides enjoying periods of ball possession and filed domination. But Spain possibly had played much better in the first half than the second one and could easily have taken a lead when Roc Oliva and David Alegre missed their respective chances. 

Newly-crowned FIH Young Player of the Year Matthew Swann also produced a wonderful tackle on Spain's Edi Tubau just at the right time when he was about to shoot in the dying moments of the first half.

Watch the highlights of the final match between Australia and Spain HERE.

Champions Trophy Hockey -- Highlights: Pakistan Beat South Korea with a Golden Goal

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.

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.

Champions Trophy Hockey Final -- Watch Live Streaming: Australia v Spain

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 11) – Australia is just hours away to create a history in Field Hockey, if they managed to take down spirited Spaniards in the grand final of Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy tournament in Auckland. That will be fourth consecutive victory for The Kookaburras in Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament.

Champions Trophy Hockey: Today's (Dec. 11) Match Schedule and Results

The Kookaburras have held off a determined New Zealand on Saturday to remain undefeated at the Champions Trophy with a 2-1 win in Auckland, New Zealand. Although they had qualified for the grand final even before their last outing against the hosts New Zealand; but they didn’t waste a chance to go for final with a morale booster tag of “undefeated”.

On the other hand; Spain defeated the Netherlands 3-1 on Saturday to set up a hockey Champions Trophy final showdown against defending champions and World No. 1 Australia.

On the last day of the tournament; Germany has already defeated Great Britain 1-0 to take to fifth position; while Pakistan took down South Korea for their Sevent spot in the tournament. This is second defeat for South Korea in the hands of Pakistan in this Champions Trophy.

The match for third and fourth position is underway between the Netherlands and New Zealand. At the half time the score is level with 2-2.

Grand final between Spain and Australia will start at 6:05 pm (local time) and will be live broadcasted on Ten Sports. Live Streaming is also available on Fox Sports. 


Watch it live also at LiveFIH.TV

Champions Trophy Hockey: Latest Pool Standings and Matches Results (Thu, Dec. 08)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 08) – Four matches were played today in ongoing Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy Tournament at Auckland’s North Harbor hockey stadium.

Champions Trophy Hockey: Today's Matches Results (Thu, Dec. 08) 

In first match of the day; Asian Champions Pakistan beat Korea by 6-2 in a Pool D fixture. This is the first victory of wild card entrants Pakistan in this coveted tournament. Pakistan are now placed at the second spot in the Pool ahead of Great Britain due to better goal average.

Penalty corner goal by German forward Jan-Marco Montag in the last moments of the second match of the day earned all three points for European Champions and broke the hearts of Brits after a shocking 8-1 defeat in the first round match against Spain. Germany is on top in Pool D after 2-1 victory against Britain; while GB slipped to third spot in this pool.

Australia become the first team to qualify for the finals of the Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament after beating the Netherlands 4-2 in the third match of the day and first of the Pool C. The defending champions and World No. 1 Australia were in ruthless goal-scoring with Chris Ciriello, Matt Gohdes (2) and his cousin Jamie Dwyer gave Australia a 4-2 win over the Dutch.

In the last match of the day and second of the Pool C; high-spirited Spain defeated the hosts New Zealand by 3 -2. The Black Sticks lead their European opponents twice courtesy to goals from Andrew Hayward and Blair Hilton but were pegged back by strikes from Ramon Alegre and Edi Tubau before Ramon’s brother David Alegre hit a brilliant winner four minutes from time.

With this win over New Zealand in the Championship pool; Spain managed to alive their hopes of reaching into the finals of coveted tournament.

The latest and updated pool standings and points table are given below:

Champions Trophy Hockey: Latest Pool Standings and Points Table (Thu, Dec. 08) 

Champions Trophy Hockey-- Match Report and Highlights: Pakistan 6 - 2 Korea

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 08) - A four goal blitz in the second half gave Pakistan a confidence boosting 6-2 win over Korea in the first match of Day 4 here at the Owen G Glenn FIH Champions Trophy in Auckland. Following an evenly fought first half that finished 2-2, Pakistan attacker Shafqat Rasool produced an inspirational display to score one goal and set up two others as the Asian champions achieved their first win of the tournament. The win puts Pakistan onto three points in Pool D, and keeps alive their hopes of a fifth place finish.

Champions Trophy Hockey-- Highlights: Pakistan 6 - 2 Korea

Pakistan were forced to sit deep in the early stages of an enthralling first half as Korea relentlessly pressurized the Asian champions. Hyo Sik You and Hyun Woo Nam both missed very good opportunities early in the game before Nam Yong Lee showed great composure to drift past Pakistan keeper Imran Shah before flicking into an unguarded net in the seventh minute of the match.

Conceding the goal seemed to spark Pakistan into life, and soon hit back when Muhammad Imran launched a stunning penalty corner flick into the roof of the Korean goal in the fifteenth minute. The intense Pakistan pressure resulted in a second goal just minutes later thanks to Abdul Haseem Khan, although Khan’s cross-shot appeared to be travelling well wide of the target before taking a big deflection from the stick of Korea captain Jong Bak Cha and flying into the goal.

Read more and watch the highlights of the match HERE.

Men's Hockey Champions Trophy: Updated Pool Standings and Points Table on Day 2 (Monday, Dec. 05)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 05) – It was an exciting day of Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament at Auckland’s North Harbor hockey stadium. Four matches were played today (Monday, December 05) and all of them produced an excellent exhibition of field hockey.

In the first match Australia outclassed Great Britain by huge margin of 4-1 and maintained their top position in Pool A; while Spain clinched a thrilling 4-2 victory over Pakistan and posted themselves on second spot on Pool A because of better goal average.

In Pool B matches; the Netherlands and the hosts New Zealand won their respective matches. Netherlands shocked the Olympics and European champions Germany by 3-2 victory; while the South Korea were stunned by the hosts New Zealnad by a big margin of 6-1. Black Sticks promoted to second spot with this big win over Korea.

Detailed pool standings and points table are given below:

Men's Hockey Champions Trophy: Pool Standings and Points Table on Day 2

Hockey Champions Trophy 2011 -- Highlights: Australia 4-1 Great Britain

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 05) – The defending champions Australia, also ranked world number one, exhibited brilliant field hockey skills and techniques to outclass Great Britain by huge margin of 4-1 in the first match of Champion’s Trophy’s second day here at Auckland’s North Harbor hockey stadium.

Highlights: Australia 4-1 Great Britain 

Goals from Matthew Butturini, Matt Gohdes, Jamie Dwyer and Luke Doerner awarded the Australians a triumph ensuring their top Pool position in Pool A regardless of the outcome from the last pool match of the first round between Korea and the hosts New Zealand.

The only Great Britain goal was came from an outstanding effort of Simon Mantell during a short span of time when Great Britain has gone all out to push the  classy Kookaburras in their territory; but it was just moments when Australian fought back to strengthen their lead to 3-1 by the goal of Jamie Dwyer.

To watch the highlights of the match ……… CLICK Here.

Brilliant Dutch take over Germany in Hockey Champions Trophy

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 05) – Tied at 2-2 at the half time the Netherlands emerge as the victorious in the end against Olympic and European Champions Germany in the third match day 2 here at Auckland’s North Harbor hockey stadium.

Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament (Day 2): Netherlands 3-2 Germany

The Dutch number 28 Billy Bakker scored first goal in the 12th minute of the match on a great pass from Teun de Nooijer. But the Netherlands couldn’t succeed to enjoy the lead for more than few minutes when number 28, this time for Germans, Tobias Matania scored the equalizer with a powerful strike by the reverse stick.

It was Christoph Menke who didn’t miss the opportunity, created by the class of Thilo Stralkowski, to give their side a 2-1 lead which couldn’t last long, as well. Netherland’s Jeroen Hertzberger pulled their side level when he cut inside his marker and crashed a reverse stick shot between the legs of German goal keeper Max Weinhold.

The second half clearly belonged to the Netherlands as they forced Germans deep into their own territory with the classy exhibition of the field hockey they produced. The Dutch forward Valentin Verga missed a open chance by overrunning and failing to put the ball into nets. Several penalty corners were also wasted by the Netherlands in the pursuit until a dazzling goal from Rogier Hofman gave his team a superb and deserved victory.

It was The Netherlands’ 5th consecutive triumph against Germany in the Men’s Champions Trophy. The Dutch have not lost to Germany in their last nine meetings. The win puts The Netherlands clear at the top of Pool B, a position that they will have overnight regardless of the result between Korea and New Zealand.

Highlights: Pakistan 2-4 Spain -- Hockey Champions Trophy, Auckland, NZ

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 05) – Pakistan lost their second match of the Hockey Champions Trophy against Spain here at North Harbor hockey stadium, Auckland. Pakistan is now virtually out of the tournament after losing by 4-2 to Spain.

Hockey Champions Trophy Highlights: Pakistan 2-4 Spain

Pakistan came from behind twice to equalize; but couldn't do better to stop Spanish penalty corner ace Pau Quemada from scoring a winning double within less than last 15 minutes of the match.

Santi Freixa, Jorge Dabanch scored one goal each for Spain with a double from Quemada; while Shakeel Abbasi and Sohail Abaas were the goal scorer from Pakistan.

To read full match report ......... CLICK HERE.  

Watch the highlights of the match ……….. HERE.

Hockey Champions Trophy -- Pakistan ousted by committed Spain with a double from Pau Quemada

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 05) – Pakistan lost their second match of the Hockey Champions Trophy against Spain here at North Harbor hockey stadium, Auckland. Pakistan has virtually out of the tournament after losing by 4-2 to Spain.

Men's Hockey Champions Trophy, Auckland: Pakistan 4-2 Spain

Spanish penalty corner specialist Pau Quemada was the hero in their comprehensive victory by 4-2 over Pakistan. Spain took the lead through penalty corner rebound goal by Santi Freixa; but Pakistan managed to equalize with am skilful field goal by Shakeel Abbasi in the 9th minute of the match. Abbasi punished some weak Spanish defending by squeezing the ball between the legs of goalkeeper Francisco Cortes.

An on-field clash between Spain’s Roc Oliva and Waseem Ahmed of Pakistan forced referee to show yellow cards to both leaving both sides with 10 players. Spain again cruised up courtesy to Jorge Dabanch who made space for himself with a wonderful first touch before cracking home on his reverse stick. Shakeel Abbasi again came up with a brilliant effort just before half-time; but his diving flick went just out of the goal-post.

Pakistan’s penalty corner expert and orld record goal scorer Sohail Abbas produced a moment of magic from a penalty corner six minutes into the second half to restore equality once again.

With the score locked at 2-2, Quemada found the target twice within last fifteen minutes to give Spain their first win of the Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy following their defeat against Australia on Saturday. The win moves Spain up to second in the Pool A table, just ahead Great Britain because of a better goal average. Spain will face Great Britain on Tuesday in their last match of the first round.

Great Britain lost to World No. 1 Australia 4-1 in the first match of the day (Monday, December 05). Australia now leading the Pool A with the only unbeaten team in Pool A.

Heavy rain in Auckland forced Champions Trophy organizers to postpone all matches on Sunday (Dec. 04)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 04) – On the second day of the Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament in Auckland, four matches were scheduled to be played today (Sunday, Dec. 04); but organizers has to postpone all the matches due to heavy rain at North Harbour Hockey Stadium.

Rain started early in the morning forced organizers initially to delay the opening match of the day between Great Britain and Australia in the hope it might halt but have since decided to postpone all matches until tomorrow (Monday, Dec. 05). As per tournament schedule; Monday was reserved as a rest day and no match was scheduled accordingly.

Pakistan was due to face Spain in their must-win match of the tournament. Pakistan has lost their first match 2-1 to Great Britain on Saturday; while Spain has lost first match 2-1 to defending champions Australia.

Now following matches will be played tomorrow’s (Sunday, Dec. 04):

• Match No. 1

Netherlands v Germany (Pool B) on 12:05 (Local Time) at Auckland.

• Match No. 2

S Korea v New Zealand (Pool B) on 14:05 (Local Time) at Auckland.

• Match No. 3

AU.S.tralia v Great Britain (Pool A) on 16:05 (Local Time) at Auckland.

• Match No. 4

Spain v Pakistan (Pool A) on 18:05 (Local Time) at Auckland.

All matches will be broadcasted on Ten Sports.

Sunday's (Dec. 04) schedule of Champions Trophy -- Watch live Pakistan to face Spain tomorrow

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – After the first day’s matches, defending champions Australia is leading the Pool A; while Netherlands is on top in the Pool B in the 33rd edition of Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2011 underway in Auckland, New Zealand. (Refer the detailed Pool standings and points table after Saturday’s matches …. HERE).

Men's Hockey Champions Trophy Tournament in Auckland, New Zealand

In the 8-nation coveted tournament, which got under way here today (Saturday, Dec. 03) at North Harbor hockey stadium, four matches were played today while total of four matches are scheduled on the second day of the tournament (Sunday, Dec. 04).

Tomorrow’s (Sunday, Dec. 04) matches’ schedule is given below:

• Match No. 1

Netherlands v Germany (Pool B) on 12:05 (Local Time) at Auckland.

• Match No. 2

S Korea v New Zealand (Pool B) on 14:05 (Local Time) at Auckland.

• Match No. 3

Australia v Great Britain (Pool A) on 16:05 (Local Time) at Auckland.

• Match No. 4

Spain v Pakistan (Pool A) on 18:05 (Local Time) at Auckland.

All matches will be broadcasted live on Ten Sports.

Champions Trophy Hockey (Saturday, Dec. 03): Latest Pool Standing and Points Table

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 03) – In the 8-nation coveted tournament, which got underway here today at North Harbor hockey stadium, total of four matches were scheduled and played on very first day of the tournament.

Today’s (Saturday, Dec. 03) matches’ results are given below:

• Match No. 1

Netherlands v S Korea (Pool B) – Netherlands won by 2-0

• Match No. 2

Germany v New Zealand (Pool B) – Germany won by 2-1

• Match No. 3

Australia v Spain (Pool A) – Australia won by 3-2

• Match No. 4

Great Britain v Pakistan (Pool A) – Britain won by 2-1

After the first day’s matches defending champions Australia is leading the Pool A; while Netherlands is on top in the Pool B. See the Points Table in the image below:

Champions Trophy Hockey: Latest Pool Standing and Points Table

Read all news and updates about Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2011, HERE.

Pakistan lost the Champions Trophy opener 2-1 against Great Britain

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 03) – Pakistan went down 2-1 to Great Britain in a hard-fought match marked by committed defence from both sides, in the last match of the day one of 33rd edition of Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2011 being played in Auckland, New Zealand.

Shakeel Abbasi (R) of Pakistan shoots past Ben Hawes of Britain (AFP, Michael Bradley)

Pakistan Skipper Mohammad Imran, who scored the first goal of the match in 31st minute and put his side ahead, said Pakistan created several chances in the fast-tempo first half but missed to strengthen the lead.

“We played well but unfortunately we missed our chances and we’re working on that,” he said.

Britain were looked more skillful and conposed in the second half of the match and took a decisive lead through Richard Mantell goal after an equalizer by Mark Peam.

Talking to media after the match, Pakistan team manager Khawaja Junaid said the Green Shirts, who shocked Australia 4-3 in Perth last month, have proved they were improving with each and every day and will be a real tough side ahead of Olympic 2012 in London.

“We are still in the tournament… we played good hockey and we are not demoralized,” he said.

England were runners-up to Australia in Champion Trophy tournament last year and, because the tournament in Auckland is a lead-up event for the Olympics, its players form part of a combined British team this year.


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Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2011: Saturday's Matches Results (Day 1, December 03)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (Dec. 03) – In the last match of the day one of 33rd edition of Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2011, Pakistan went down 2-1 to Great Britain in a hard-fought match marked by committed defence from both sides.

Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2011: Saturday's Matches Results (Day 1, December 03)  

Pakistan Skipper Mohammad Imran, who scored the first goal of the match in 31st minute and put his side ahead, said Pakistan created several chances in the fast-tempo first half but missed to strengthen the lead.

“We played well but unfortunately we missed our chances and we’re working on that,” he said.

Britain were looked more skillful and conposed in the second half of the match and took a decisive lead through Richard Mantell goal after an equalizer by Mark Peam.

In the 8-nation coveted tournament, which got underway here today at North Harbor hockey stadium, total of four matches were scheduled and played on very first day of the tournament.

The results of the all four matches are shown in the image above.


Read all news about Men's Hockey Champions Trophy Tournament 2011 ......................... HERE.

Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand -- Matches Schedule, Timings and Venues

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Men’s Hockey Champion Trophy 2011 is just 4 days away from kicking off in Auckland, New Zealand. The coveted tournament will start from December 3 and will last up to December 11.

Schedule of Men's Hockey Champions Trophy 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand (Click to enlarge)

Total eight teams, including Pakistan, are participating in this 33rd edition of the tournament; which was initially scheduled to be played in India but shifted to New Zealand due to some internal problems in Indian Hockey Federation. Owen Glenn, a business man from New Zealand, played an important role in bringing the event to his country.

Other teams in 8-nation tournament are Australia, Spain, Great Britain, Netherlands, South Korea, Germany and the hosts New Zealand. Teams are divided into two Pools and Pakistan is placed in Pool A along with favorites Australia, Spain and Great Britain. Two rounds of ‘robin round’ will be played before the finals. Pakistan will face Great Britain in their opening clash on December 3.

Pakistan’s 18-member hockey team left from Karachi to Auckland on Saturday (Nov. 26) from Quaid-e-Azam International Airport under the captaincy of Muhammad Imran, who is very confident, as well coach Khawaja Junaid, for a powerful show of men in green in the tournament.

This is Pakistan’s first appearance in Champions Trophy in last four years. The Pakistanis were unable to qualify for the last three editions of the elite hockey tournament and have only been able to make the cut for the 2011 event as wildcard entrants.

Currently being number eighth in the world rankings, Pakistan appear to have less than slim chances of winning a medal at the Champions Trophy; but the confidence of Pakistan team is high after winning the tri-nation series beating world number one Australia in the final. The third team in the series was India.

Defending champion and current World No. 1 Australia are the favorites for the crown with top teams like Germany and Netherlands also in contention. Pakistan won the last Champions Trophy title back in 1994.

Matches schedule of Round 1 of the Men’s Champions Trophy 2011 in Auckland is given on the top.


Read all news about Men's Hockey Champions Trophy Tournament 2011 ......................... HERE.

Pakistan v India: Asian Champions Trophy Final -- First Half Updates: Match Levelled at 0-0

ORDOS, China (Sept. 11) – Traditional filed hockey rivals Pakistan and India are fighting their hearts out for the prestigious Asian Champions Trophy title. 

Pakistan v India (Final) - Updates: First Half Goalless

Latest from the field … at the close of first half the match is levelled without any score.

Pakistan and India faced each other in group round match which was also drawn at 2-2. India is still unbeatable in this tournament; while Pakistan topped the points table with 10 points after the round-robin matches, followed by India with 9 points.

This is first Men’s Asian Champions Trophy tournament and in the past Pakistan has won first edition of almost all big hockey tournaments including Champions Trophy, World Cup and Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament.

Let’s see whether Pakistan will be successful to win this inaugural tournament ot India will break this string of victories.

Asian Hockey Champios Trophy: Pakistan 2-2 India -- Pakistan into Final While India to Wait

Pakistan sailed into the final of First Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2011 after securing a draw with arch-rival India on Friday here at Ordos, China.

Pakistan-India Match Drawn at 2-2: Pakistan Reaches into Final

Even the first half of the match ended goalless but arch-rivals exhibited forceful show off with the very first moment of the match which was later drawn at 2-2.

Waqas Sharif scored first goal for Pakistan in the 42^nd minute of the second half; while Mohammad Irfan doubled the lead on a penalty corner. Then India fought back strongly and scored two back to back goals to tie the match. However, Pakistan qualified for the final on the basis of better points.

India still holds the chance to make it to the final subject to following two conditions:

• Malaysia beats Japan
• South Korea doesn’t beat China by more than seven goals.

Let’s see if India is lucky enough to reach into the final to set a titanic clash against Pakistan once again on Sunday.

First Men’s Asian Hockey Champion Trophy 2011: Pakistan v India -- Live Streaming, Match Preview and Probable Finalists

First Men’s Asian Hockey Champion Trophy 2011: Pakistan vs India (Friday, Sept. 09)

Pakistan is to take on unbeaten India today (Friday, Sept 09) on the final stages of very first edition of Men’s Asian Hockey Champion Trophy 2011. Keeping in view the current points table situation; the match between arch-rivals will be like a virtual semi-final as the winner will qualify for the final of the tournament.

Asian Hockey Champion Trophy 2011: Pakistan v India - A Virtual Semifinal

Currently Pakistan is placed on top of the table with nine points followed by India with eight. Japan are placed third with seven points and Korea are positioned fourth with six points which gives all four teams a probability of qualifying for the final.

The sub-continent rivals are competing for a place in Sunday's final of the inaugural edition of the tournament. Pakistan will qualify for the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2011 Final if they will win or even draw match will bring them to play the last game of Champions trophy final match.

On other hand, India need to win this game if they want to qualify for the final of Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2011. As an other possibility India can qualify for the final even with a draw with better goal average subject to Malaysia beat Japan and South Korea beat China.

Pakistan Hockey Team Squad for Asian Hockey Champion Trophy 2011:

Squad: Imran Khan, Imran Butt, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Mehmood, Muhammad Kashif Javed, Muhammad Rizwan Sr, Muhammad Umar Bhutta, Muhammad Imran (Captain), Mohammad Irfan, Syed Kashif Shah, Muhammad Rizwan Jr, Muhammad Tousiq, Waseem Ahmad, Muhammad Waqas Sharif, Shakeel Abbasi (Vice-captain), Shafaqat Rasool, Abdul Haseem Khan, Ali Shan.

India Hockey Team Squad for Asian Hockey Champion Trophy 2011:

Bharat Chetri and PR Sreejesh, Rajpal Singh (C), SV Sunil, Sarvanjit Singh, Sandeep Singh, Danish Mujtaba, Rupinder Pal Singh and Harpreet Singh, Sardar Singh, Gubaj Singh, Ignace Tirkey, Manpreet Singh and Manjit Kullu, Ravi Pal Singh, Gurvinder Singh Chandi, Roshan Minz and Yuvraj Valmiki.

Pakistan v India match will be live streamed on the link given below:

HERE.

Pakistan's Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over South Korea Led Them on the Top of the Points Table

ORDOS, CHINA - First Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy is being played in Ordos, China. Asian Hockey Champion Pakistan cruised into a nail-biting 3-2 victory over South Korea in on Wednesday to top the points table in the tournament.

Pakistan's Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over South Korea

Pakistan is scheduled to play against India in its fifth match on Friday (September 9). Pakistan has lost only one match out four matches they played until now in this tournament. Currently Pakistan is at the top spot in the tournament with 9 points followed by India with 8 points.

Japan are placed at third spot with seven points with Korea on fourth after bagged six points. These four teams have a possibility of entering the final.

Pakistan completely dictated the terms of play in the first half grabbing firm 2-0 lead; but failed to maintain their hold in the second half of the match in which Koreans fought back with determination scoring two goals. The green shirts then came up with anther storming gesture scoring the decisive goal, leaving the opponents in disarray.

Goals were scored by Muhammad Waqas Sharif, Muhammad Irfan and Shafqat Rasool.