Pakistan Stun Malaysia to Reach U18 Asia Cup 2025 Final

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi congratulates the hockey team

By DTD- On Jul 11, 2025

Islamanad-(Mudassar Iqbal/Webdesk)-“Pakistan’s young hockey team has stormed into the final of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025, edging out Malaysia in a nail-biting penalty shootout. After a fiercely contested match that ended goalless in regular time, the Green Shirts showcased their composure and skill, clinching a 4-3 win in the shootout at the National Hockey Training Centre in Dazhou, China.

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Pakistan capitalised on the pressure, with Malaysia missing two crucial attempts during the decisive shootout, while the Green Shirts only failed to score once.

The victory caps a remarkable run for the young Pakistani squad, which has shown exceptional form throughout the tournament. They began their campaign with a resounding 8-0 win over Hong Kong, followed by a crushing 9-0 victory against Sri Lanka.

In their third match, they defeated Bangladesh 6-3, virtually securing a place in the semifinals.

In the quarterfinals, Pakistan outclassed China 2-1 in a commanding performance to seal a place among the final four.

It is pertinent to mention that the Green Shirts will face Japan in the grand finale of the tournament on Sunday at the same venue.

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Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi has congratulated the Pakistan U-18 hockey team on winning the semi-final of the U-18 Asia Hockey Cup.Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said that the players of the Pakistan U-18 hockey team put on an excellent performance and earned the honor of playing in the final.

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He praised the team’s outstanding teamwork in the semi-final, where they defeated Malaysia to qualify for the final.He said that the victory in the semi-final is the result of the players’ excellent coordination. He extended his congratulations to the team captain, coaches, and management. So far, Pakistani players have displayed exceptional performance throughout the tournament. He expressed hope that the U-18 hockey team will win the final and bring the Asia Cup home.