China defeated Pakistan to enter the final for the first time in AHC

Host China defeated Pakistan in a big upset and made it to the final of the Asian Champions Trophy. China defeated Pakistan 2-0 (1-1) in a shootout match at the training base in Hulunbuir.

This is the first time that China’s team has reached the final of this tournament. Pakistan will now play for the bronze medal. Pakistan will face the losing team of the second semifinal between India and Korea. Pakistan is the second most title winning team in this tournament.

China with a brutal start against Pakistan

China’s goalkeeper Kaiu Wang performed brilliantly in the shootout, while Benhai Chen and Chanliang Lin scored goals for China. At the start of the match, Yuanlin Lu gave China a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute.

Overall, the first semi-final was extremely exciting and China challenged Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the final from the start. China performed tremendously in the match, maintaining possession of the ball and taking advantage of the early opportunities. During this time, the host team was getting full support from the audience on the home ground.

After a goalless first quarter, in the 18th minute, Yuanlin Lu’s dragflick gave China a 1-0 lead through penalty corners. After this, Pakistan got opportunities but due to China’s excellent defense, Pakistan could not score goals.

China coach Jin Seung Yu before the match

Before the match, China coach Jin Seung Yu said, “This is an important match for us and we are fully prepared. For the first time, China is playing in the semi-finals of such a big competition and that too in front of the home crowd.

Ahmed Nadeem scored opener in 37th minute for Pakistan

Pakistan’s Ahmed Nadeem scored in the 37th minute, but China did not allow any more goal after that.

China kept Pakistan’s attack under control while playing with discipline throughout the match. Pakistan tried to score in the last quarters, but China thwarted their every attempt and the match ended at 1-1, after which China won in the shootout.

China’s Yuanlin Lu Statement after the match

China’s Yuanlin Lu was adjudged ‘Hero of the Match’. “We worked hard for this match. We discussed strategies and then prepared as a team. It also helped that we played a few matches against Pakistan before the tournament and won some of them, which gave us confidence. It was my first time playing in the Asian Champions Trophy and becoming the ‘Hero of the Match’ is very special for me. “

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