Pakistan, Korea play draw in Asian Champions Trophy

Malaysia beat Pakistan 3-1 Asian Champions Trophy

Pakistan and Korea played a sensational match that ended in a draw in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai, India.

For Pakistan, Abdul Hanan Shahid scored a field goal in the 18th minute. For Korea, Jeon Young scored a penalty stroke in the 53rd minute to level the match at 1-1.

Pakistan lost the opening match to Malaysia 1-3 yesterday.

Pakistan will play its third match on August 6 against Japan, fourth match against China on August 7 and fifth match against traditional rival India on August 9.

Earlier,  in a day  a thrilling encounter at the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai, Malaysia emerged victorious Thursday with a resounding 3-1 win against Pakistan.

The match showcased high-intensity action and skillful performances from both teams, but Malaysia’s clinical finishing proved to be the decisive factor.

Ferhan’s remarkable form took centre stage as he notched two goals in quick succession for Malaysia, finding the back of the net in the 28th and 29th minutes of the match. These early goals set the tone for the game and put Pakistan on the back foot.

Not to be outdone, Shelor Silorius added to Malaysia’s lead, scoring another goal in the 44th minute. Despite several counterattacks by Pakistan, Malaysia’s resilient defence held firm, denying their opponents any significant breakthroughs.

In the 55th minute, Pakistan managed to find the back of the net with a goal from Abdul Rahman. However, the lone goal was not enough to mount a comeback against Malaysia’s well-organized gameplay.

Looking ahead in the tournament, Pakistan will face Korea in their second match on August 4, followed by clashes against Japan, China, and their traditional rivals, India. The team will be eager to bounce back from this defeat and secure victories in the upcoming matches.

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