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Pakistan Defeats Japan 2-1 to Claim First Win in Asian Champions Trophy
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Pakistan Defeats Japan 2-1 to Claim First Win in Asian Champions Trophy

On Wednesday, Pakistan clinched their first win of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy by beating Japan 2-1. The game took place at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China. The match kicked off with excitement as Nadeem Ahmed scored the opening goal for Pakistan in the first quarter. Japan responded quickly with an equalizer in the second quarter, making the game intense. In the 10th minute of the second quarter, Sufyan Khan scored a crucial goal, regaining the lead for Pakistan. Japan failed to score again, and Pakistan held on to secure the win. This victory was significant for Pakistan, as their first two games in the tournament ended in draws. They drew 2-2 with Malaysia on September 8. Their second game against South Korea on September 9 also end...
Pakistan lost Asian Champions Trophy for 3rd place
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Pakistan lost Asian Champions Trophy for 3rd place

Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2021: India vs Pakistan (Pic Credit: Hockey India) At the Men's Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2021 on Wednesday, India won the bronze medal with a 4-3 victory over Pakistan in the third-place match during Pakistan vs India match. Pakistan had previously been defeated 3-1 by India during the league stage of the tournament last week. This was India's second match against Pakistan in the tournament. However, India lost 3-5 to Japan in the semifinals on Tuesday and faced Pakistan for the bronze medal. Meanwhile, Wednesday's match was a neck-and-neck affair as it ended with a 1-1 score after halftime. Harmanpreet Singh gave India the lead in the first minute, followed by Sumit (45), Varun Kumar (53), and Akashdeep Singh (57). Among Pakistan's goals were Afraz...