Pakistani Hockey participant (in inexperienced) is making an attempt to grab ball from Malaysian participant in FIH Nations Cup, June 15, 2025. — Pakistan Hockey Federation
KARACHI: Pakistan and Malaysia performed out an exciting 3-3 draw of their opening match of the FIH Nations Cup on Sunday at Nationwide Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, regardless of Pakistan holding the lead twice through the match.
Ahmed Nadeem and Abdul Rehman gave Pakistan an early benefit with two fast objectives within the first quarter, serving to their aspect head into the fourth quarter with a commanding 2-0 lead.
Nonetheless, Malaysia bounced again with two objectives in fast succession within the last quarter, levelling the rating. Fitri Saari and Syed Cholan had been on the right track for the Malaysians.
Pakistan regained the lead when Rana Waheed Ashraf discovered the online, however Malaysia responded simply two minutes later with one other equaliser by Cholan, his second aim of the match, to make it 3-3.
Pakistan would face Japan of their second match of the match on Monday.
It’s pertinent to say that the match’s format consists of preliminary pool matches, with the highest groups advancing to the semi-finals on June 20 and the ultimate and bronze medal matches scheduled for June 21.
The eight collaborating groups are cut up into two swimming pools for the preliminary rounds, Pool A consists of France, Korea, South Africa, and Wales, whereas Pool B options Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and Pakistan.
The FIH Hockey Nations Cup serves as a vital stepping stone for groups aiming to qualify for the elite FIH Hockey Professional League. The winner of this match will earn promotion to the 2025–26 Professional League season.
Pakistan squad for Nations Cup:
Ammad Butt (captain), Rana Waheed (vice-captain), Muneer-ur-Rehman, Abdullah Ishtiaq, Mohammad Abdullah, Mohammad Sufyan Khan, Abdul Manan, Hamad Anjum, Arshad Liaquat, Moeen Shakeel, Zakrya Hayat, Ghazanfar Ali, Salman Razaq, Junaid Manzoor, Afraz Khan, Abdul Rehman, Ahmed Nadeem and Mohibullah.
