Asia Cup: Pakistan defeats Malaysia, secures bronze medal

Pakistan's victory does not qualify them for World Cup next year.


Web Desk September 01, 2013
Pakistan had gotten off to a good start in the Asia event but the defeat against South Korea had kept them from clinching the series. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

IPOH: Pakistan secured a bronze medal in the Asia Cup Hockey Tournament after emerging victorious against host Malaysia 3-1 on Sunday at the Azlan Shah Stadium.

Malaysia sped ahead in the first half scoring a goal but Pakistan caught up and subsequently won after scoring three consecutive goals.

Abdul Hassim Khan scored two goals for team green while skipper Mohammad Imran scored one.

Pakistan's recent victory, however, does not qualify them for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) World Cup next year.

The team had gotten off to a good start in the Asia event but Thursday's defeat against South Korea had kept them from clinching the series.

The four-time World Cup champions had entered the Asia Cup desperately needing the title to book their place for the 2014 global tournament in The Hague, Netherlands.

COMMENTS (3)

Iqbal | 11 years ago | Reply

Cricket has gone downhill and pear shaped. Now hockey. What next? I'll keep it to myself.

Indian | 11 years ago | Reply Will miss Pakistan in the world cup.
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