ISLAMABAD: In their first ever semi final appearance at the Asian Hockey Federation Cup (AHF), Pakistani women went down to hosts Thailand 1-5 in Bangkok on Saturday.
According to information received here, the FIH’s 55th ranked Pakistan, who have surprised everyone by reaching the semifinal, were outplayed by the 35th ranked Thailand.
Pakistani girls fought well, especially in the first half which ended 1-2 but the hosts, the most experienced of all the nine sides, were definitely a more well rehearsed side.
Thai girls were in the offensive mood from the beginning. But Pakistani defence held on well for sometime. The hosts had their first penalty corner in the 10th minute, which was immediately followed by two more.
Goal keeper Rizwana Yasmin saw off the first two but she had no answer to K. Sanpoung’s strong and angular flat push of the third PC. Pakistan’s first real chance came in the 16th minute but the top of the circle hit went too high.
Second Thai goal was the culmination of a wonderful passing move in the 21st minute. N. Aunjai provided an equally neat finish. Then they had two more penatlyr corners but the Pakistani defence read them effectively. AGENCIES
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