Pakistan Near World Cup After Defeating Austria
News Desk
Islamabad: Pakistan moved a step closer to qualifying for the Hockey World Cup after defeating Austria to register their third consecutive victory in the ongoing qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt.
With the win, Pakistan have secured a place in the semi-finals and now need just one more victory to book a direct ticket to the World Cup, a tournament they have not featured in since 2018.
Pakistan dominated the match against Austria, leading 2-0 until the end of the third quarter. The Green Shirts intensified their attack in the final quarter, adding two more goals to seal a comprehensive 4-0 triumph.
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Abu Bakr starred with a brace, while Azfar and Sufyan Khan scored one goal each to complete the hat-trick of wins for Pakistan in the event.
The team will now play the semi-final on Friday, where a victory will confirm their return to the World Cup after an eight-year absence.
The high-stakes clash presents a golden opportunity for Pakistan to reclaim their place among hockey’s elite on the global stage.
