Youhana and Latif win that contest hands down!
From now on, only Shahrukh Khan, Mohammad Ali, Saif etc should be allowed to play sports, if you don't look good, don't play.
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Youhana and Latif win that contest hands down!
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Not to forget Saqlain and Kaneria :)
Great work guyz! A gd drubbing of India, this one. Gd luck for the rest of the tournament!
Go Pakistan Go
tempting
Reading most of the post after yesterday's match, I don't know how many of you watched the match but it was India who played a attacking hockey all through the way. Difference was they missed teh chances and Pakistan grabbed those few which came through their way. Please let's not start a Indo-Pak battle with this post. Pakistan players held their nerve and scored when it mattered. I would like to see final between them again..
^^ Well i watched the match, specially whole of second half and it was mostly dominated by Pakistanis, Indian attacks were far and few as compared to pakistani attacks.
And in first half as well, match was initially played in midfields rather than full fledged attacks.
Yes India's second goal was the best of six goals scored yesterday but still they were very lethargic in second half.
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^^ Well i watched the match, specially whole of second half and it was mostly dominated by Pakistanis, Indian attacks were far and few as compared to pakistani attacks.
And in first half as well, match was initially played in midfields rather than full fledged attacks.
Yes India's second goal was the best of six goals scored yesterday but still they were very lethargic in second half.
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Where did you watch it?
^^ Pakistan :) It was shown live on ptv!!
**Asia Cup: Semi-final odds against India **](http://www.planetfieldhockey.com/Item-View-9293?PFHSESSID=18fd9fdb5141b66b9538559b7e8722c6)
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25. — India’s resilience and character will be tested when they clash with holders South Korea in the semi-final of the Asia Cup hockey tournament here tomorrow, fully aware of their uninspiring track record against the opposition.
Still licking the wounds of their 2-4 defeat against arch rivals Pakistan, the Indians will have to shrug off their disappointing record against the Koreans to keep their hopes of breaking the Asia Cup jinx alive.
Having lost to Korea 4-5 at the same stage in the last edition here, the Indians will be under enormous pressure when they take the field against an in-form team, which has improved by leaps and bounds in recent times. India have not won a single match against the Koreans after their triumph in the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games. India lost to the Asia Cup champions in the Sydney Olympics in 2000, the Asian Games and the Champions Trophy at Cologne in 2002.
“It will be a very tough match tomorrow because the Koreans play a fast game,” said India’s chief coach Mr Rajinder Singh. In contrast, Pakistan have a rather easy outing against Japan and the match is expected to be a walkover for the Asian giants.
A factor which could work in India’s favour is that South Korea, who have already qualified for the Athens Olympics by virtue of being the Asian Games champions, are concentrating on the Olympics. Coach Mr KY Kyu admitted the Asia Cup was only second in priority and a win here would be a bonus.
Pakistan: Innovative Zaman learns from mistake](http://www.planetfieldhockey.com/Item-View-9292-1)
NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 25: Pakistan have proved to be quick learners. In the Champions Trophy at Amstelveen, Pakistan conceded three goals in the last 15 minutes against India after being tied at 4-4. Today, in the Asia Cup at Kuala Lumpur, with the teams tied at 2-2, Pakistan scored twice in the last 10 minutes.
What it proves beyond doubt is that Pakistan have worked out the most vital tactic in modern hockey — defending the lead in the final minutes. Under former captain Tahir Zaman, who is fast gaining the reputation of being an innovative coach, Pakistan are showing signs of a comeback in world hockey. Though Pakistan played open-and-attacking game, the team has learnt to be more selective in their attack under Tahir.
With the scores tied, Pakistan stonewalled the Indian forwards in the second half and waited patiently to attack. When the break came, they didn’t falter. Tahir’s plan saw Pakistan win 4-2, with their trump card Sohail Abbas striking the final goal through a deadly drag flick with a minute left in the match.
If Pakistan’s strategic planning was exemplary, India were found wanting in that department. The most baffling part was the Indian think-tank’s lack of confidence in Dilip Tirkey — the only noted penalty corner exponent in the team. After Tirkey’s first hit that narrowly ‘missed’ the mark, he was ignored for the next. For inexplicable reason, chief coach Rajinder Singh opted for the inexperienced Kanwalpreet Singh for the second PC. Maybe, the fact that Kanwalpreet had only once taken a PC strike in an international game never crossed the coach’s mind. The young defender’s feeble hit posed no threat to the Pakistan defence. Though the Indians earned five PC in the match today, compared to none in their previous outing against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, the two early misses meant they never got their rhythm right.
If anyone wants to watch the finals LIVE it will be shown on willowtv, but only for north americans.
Results so far:
Korea 2 India 4
India is through to the finals.
Hopefully Pakistan will make it to the final. Congratz to India. NK were always a hard one to beat specially in Asia cup.
I m bracing for a Pak/Ind clash in final ! :)
The Asia cup record so far:
Roll of Honour
1st Asia Cup - 1982
Karachi, Pakistan
Winner: Pakistan
2nd Asia Cup - 1985
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Winner: Pakistan
3rd Asia Cup - 1989
New Delhi, India
Winner:Pakistan
4th Asia Cup - 1994
Hiroshima, Japan
Winner: South Korea
5th Asia Cup - 1999
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Winner: S. Korea
Asia Cup
India Pakistan final in the Asia Cup, this should be good fun.
Guys, what are the odds?
I know India has lost many crucial matches against Pakistan but I say its 50:50...........
wow so we are set for another Pakistan vs India showdown!!!
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Hopefully Pakistan will make it to the final. Congratz to India. NK were always a hard one to beat specially in Asia cup.
I m bracing for a Pak/Ind clash in final ! :)
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NK nahin bhai Sk
Today’s Result
Pakistan vs. Japan
- Pakistan won 3-1
Congrats! :k: Good luck in the final.
Final: PAKISTAN VS. INDIA
can pak do it again against india and win the cup? :)
^^ Lets hope so !! 