PAK 5-1 CHN Highlights, Asian Champions Trophy Hockey 2024: Pakistan Enter Semi-Finals; China's Fight For Survival Continues

Pakistan will face China in their fourth match of the tournament in Hulunbuir. India vs South Korea match is being played at the Moqi Training Base and Pakistan's match will be played after this. The PAK vs CHN match will start around 3:30 pm IST. The match can be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website. One can watch the LIVE telecast of the matches on the Sony Sports Ten 1 SD & HD TV channels in India.

Team Pakistan: ABDUL Rehman, AHMAD Ajaz, ALI Ghazanfar, BUTT Ammad (Captain), HAMMADUDIN Muhammad, HAYAT Zikriya, KHAN Abdullah Ishtiaq (Goal Keeper), KHAN Sufyan, LIAQAT Arshad, MAHMOOD Abu, NADEEM Ahmad, QADIR Faisal, RANA Waheed Ashraf, RAZZAQ Salman, ROOMAN, SHAHID Hannan, SHAKEEL Moin, UR-REHMAN Muneeb (Goal Keeper)

Team China: AO Weibao, AO Yang, CHAO Jieming, CHEN Benhai, CHEN Chongcong, CHEN Qijun (Captain), DENG Jingwen, E Kaimin, E Wenhui, GAO Jiesheng, HE Yonghua, HUANG Ziyang, LIN Changliang, LU Yuanlin, MENG Dihao, MENG Nan, WANG Caiyu (Goal Keeper), WANG Weihao (Goal Keeper), ZHANG Taozhu, ZHU Xiaotong

1st Match:

Pakistan 2-2 Malaysia; China 0-3 India

2nd Match:

Pakistan 2-2 Korea; China 4-2 Malaysia

3rd Match:

Pakistan 2-1 Japan; China 2-3 Korea

And here we go with the first quarter of the match. The Pakistan players, dressed in white and green, and the Chinese team, in yellow, have taken the field as the game kicks off at the Moqi Training Base in Hulunbuir.

The first ten minutes of the Pakistan vs China hockey match have elapsed, and the score remains 0-0. Both teams, with Pakistan as the visitors and China as the hosts, are proving to be highly resilient in defence, making it clear that this is going to be a hard-fought contest.

PAK 0-0 CHN

After a scoreless first quarter, the second quarter brings the first goal of the match! It's Abdul Rehman who scores for Pakistan, giving them a 1-0 lead, finally breaking the silence in the 8th minute of the second quarter.

PAK 1-0 CHN

The hooter sounds for halftime with Pakistan leading 1-0 thanks to Abdul Rehman's goal. Pakistan has managed to defend well against China’s recent attacks keeping the hosts offense at bay.

PAK 1-0 CHN - Half-Time

It is Ahmad Nadeem now! He makes the second goal for Pakistan extending the lead to 2-0 in the game on the fifth minute of the 3rd quarter. The Chinese are yet to find a way to the net as they struggle against Pak's strong defence and attack too.

PAK 2-0 CHN, Q3

In the 43rd minute, China won what seemed like a crucial penalty corner after a touch by Abu Mahmood in the circle. However, it remained pointless for the hosts as the umpire reversed the decision, awarding the penalty corner to Pakistan instead for a high ball.

PAK 2-0 CHN, Q4

What a save by Wang Caiyu! The Chinese goalkeeper brilliantly stops Ammad Shakeel Butt’s penalty stroke, preventing Pakistan from extending their lead in the third quarter. We ho the final quarter with only two goals, both by the visitors.

What a start to the fourth quarter! Hannan Shahid scores for Pakistan 46', extending their lead to 3-0. With the final quarter underway, Pakistan has showcased their complete dominance over the hosts and it is easy to say that China is losing the game....

PAK 3-0 CHN, Q4

Yes! Gao Jiesheng of China has finally capitalized on the penalty corner opportunity in 48'. The hosts have scored their first goal in the final quarter. If they maintain this momentum, could miracles happen? Will China be able to break through Pakistan's defence?

PAK 3-1 CHN, Q4

And that’s the fourth goal for Pakistan! Ahmad Nadeem scores a brilliant goal from inside the edge of the circle. A few minutes more and PAK will claim their victory.

A FIFTH GOAL! In the last minutes out of the blue, Hannan Shahid nets his second goals of the match. Following a series of intricate passes, the Pakistani delivers a brilliant yet straightforward finish. China fall to the unstoppable force of Pakistan, and Butt’s team advances to the semi-finals.

With their impressive 5-1 victory over China, Pakistan not only secure a commendable win but also earn a spot in the semi-finals, joining India. This dominant performance demonstrates that Pakistan's campaign won't end with a fourth-place finish; they have become the second team to advance to the playoffs. Meanwhile, the situation has become increasingly challenging for China.

Hannan Shahid has been named the hero of the match for his standout performance, scoring two goals in the 46th and 60th minutes.

That's it for today’s match. Pakistan, proving to be a force to be reckoned with, decisively drubbed China to secure their second win of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 campaign and a spot in the semi-finals. Stay tuned for our coverage of the next game.