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Azlan Shah Cup: Pakistan lose to Great Britain, finish last
In the 47th minute Barry Middleton scored the equaliser for Great Britain.
In the 47th minute Barry Middleton scored the equaliser for Great Britain. PHOTO: AFP
IPOH, MALAYSIA: Three-time champions Pakistan on Saturday, faced their worst defeat in the Azlan Shah Cup after losing to Great Britain 2–1. Pakistan finished last for the first time in the history of the Cup.
Abdul Hassem Khan scored Pakistan their lead in the 15th minute, which lasted till halftime. In the 47th minute Barry Middleton scored the equaliser for Great Britain.
It seemed that the match would end in a draw but with four minutes remaining, Ashley Jackson scored the winning goal for Great Britain.
Earlier, after a dismal run in the ongoing Azlan Shah Cup, including the 2-1 defeat against India, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) chief selector Hanif Khan had declared that the team was unprepared for the Olympics which are less than two months away.
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I am weeping with “khoon kay aansoo” … what have we done to this great country …
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It appeared as kids playing gentlemen. Pakistan team performance was so disgusting. They missed so many balls. Well deserved loss in the Azlan Shah cup.
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small boys playing against grown men. They played good games but not experienced enough. Some one must take the responsibility of this and resign. Let the new person organise
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Nothing surprising – just a mirror reflection of the state of affairs of the country.
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The only way forward is to groom young kids it will take time but results would be great.the current lot of players is simply pathetic no need to drain resources on them
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Hockey should be banned in Pakistan. There is no future of this sports in the country.
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