Women hockey team reaches AHF cup’s semifinal

Author: Agencies

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s women hockey team created history by qualifying for the semifinal of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup for the first time on Thursday at the Thailand National Hockey Training Centre in Bangkok.

According to information received here, in their last pool fixture against Singapore, who had won both their previous games, Pakistan needed at least a draw to make it to the semifinals.

When Pakistan led 1-0 with just 11 minutes to go, the last four place seemed secure. They were also controlling the proceedings. But the match took a dramatic turn. In the 59th minute, a well coordinated Singaporean attack from right, found Chan Ivy unmarked and she made it 1-1 with a superb angular shot. The remaining 11 minutes saw, a continuous barrage of Singaporean attacks.

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