China defeated Pakistan 2-0 in the penalty shoot-out during the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 semi-final clash here at the Moqi Hockey Training Base on Monday.
Pakistan and China both managed one goal each in the regular time after an intense battle, however, the Green Shirts failed to score a single penalty, leading to their ouster from the tournament.
The home side scored two goals in the penalty shoot-out to secure their place in the final.
For the unversed, Pakistan lost only one game in the group stages with arch-rivals India defeating them 2-1 in the final group match.
Pakistan started the blockbuster clash on a high as they took the lead just 10 minutes into the first quarter, courtesy of a precise assist from Hannan Shahid, who fed the ball inside the circle to Nadeem.
Nadeem effortlessly smashed the ball into the net to give Pakistan a head start.
Pakistan’s lead, however, was short-lived as India earned a penalty corner.
