Moqi: China secured their place in the final after a dramatic penalty shootout against Pakistan at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City,of China.
Pakistan struggled to convert their chances during the shootout, ultimately losing to China after missing four consecutive penalties. This allowed China to advance with a 2-0 win in shootout.
The regular time of the match saw an intense battle between the two sides, each scoring one goal to keep the competition alive. China and Pakistan played with great pace and aggression, with both teams’ defences standing firm.
The first goal came from China in second quarter while Pakistan’s Ahmed Nadeem found the back of the net in the third quarter, ensuring the match went into the decisive penalty shootout.
China will face either South Korea or India, who will lock horns in the second semi-final.
Meanwhile, Pakistan will now play third-place match.
