Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: Pakistan loses against China in semi-finals

The host team China qualified for the final by defeating Pakistan after a thrilling contest in the semi-finals of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.

The first semi-final of the ongoing Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in China was played between Pakistan and the host China.

The match between Pakistan and China was tied at one goal each. Pakistan lost four penalty shootouts and was eliminated from the race for the finals.

Ahmad Nadeem scored the only goal for Pakistan in the semi-finals of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy.

This is the second time that China has defeated the Pakistan hockey team. Previously in the semi-finals of the 2006 Asian Games, China defeated Pakistan to qualify for the finals.

It is pertinent to note that China has reached the final of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time.