Pakistan defeats Malaysia in a gripping penalty shootout to reach the U18 Asia Cup 2025 final. Goalkeeper Ghulam Mustafa seals victory after a 3-3 draw in regular time.
In a sensational display of grit and rising talent, Pakistan’s U18 men’s hockey team has advanced to the final of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025, following a dramatic 4-3 shootout win against Malaysia in the semifinal held in Dazhou, China. After a gripping 3-3 deadlock in regular time, the Green Shirts held their nerve in the penalty shootout—thanks to a brilliant last-minute save by goalkeeper Ghulam Mustafa. Early goals by Abdullah Awan and Hasan Shahbaz gave Pakistan a flying start, but Malaysia clawed back to push the game to the edge. Now, all eyes are on the final showdown with Japan.
