DAZHOU: Pakistan on Friday clinched thrilling victory over Malaysia a semi final in the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025, via penalty shootout at the National Hockey Training Centre on Friday.
The tightly contested match ended in a shootout after both teams remained locked during regular play.
In the decisive shootout, Malaysia missed two attempts while Pakistan missed one, allowing the Green Shirts to clinch a 4-3 victory and book their spot in the final.
Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan displayed dominant form. 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.
Now, the Green Shirts will face Japan in the grand finale of the tournament on Sunday at the same venue.
