South Korea shatter Pakistan's Hockey World Cup dreams
South Korea defeat Pakistan 2-1in the Asia Cup semi-final.
Pakistan's Abbasi Shakeel (L) and South Korea's Jang Jong Hyun (R) fight for the ball during their semi-final match at the Asia Cup field hockey 2013 tournament in Ipoh on August 30, 2013. PHOTO: AFP
Pakistan lost to South Korea 2-1 in the Asia Cup Semi-final on Friday, Express News reported.
Pakistan managed to score just one goal from four penalty corners, evicting the team from the Asia Cup race.
Team green cannot qualify for the World Cup following its defeat in the Asia Cup semi-final.
Pakistan has played 12 World Cups so far.
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Pakistan had participated in six Hockey World Cups. The correction has been made.
Pakistan managed to score just one goal from four penalty corners, evicting the team from the Asia Cup race.
Team green cannot qualify for the World Cup following its defeat in the Asia Cup semi-final.
Pakistan has played 12 World Cups so far.
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Pakistan had participated in six Hockey World Cups. The correction has been made.