{"id":3759,"date":"2025-06-21T14:30:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T09:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/?p=3759"},"modified":"2025-06-21T12:54:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T07:54:20","slug":"pakistan-edge-france-to-enter-fih-nations-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youdigital.pk\/en\/2025\/06\/21\/pakistan-edge-france-to-enter-fih-nations-cup-final","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Edge France to Enter FIH Nations Cup Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4c4d92e8-f11f-431d-bc90-6ac0ac8dfbf5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"363\"><strong>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan\u2019s national hockey team advanced to the final of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup after a thrilling 3-2 penalty shootout victory over France in the first semi-final on Friday in Kuala Lumpur.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"533\">The game had ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw in regulation time before Pakistan held their nerve in the shootout, thanks to outstanding goalkeeping and composed finishing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"685\">The International Hockey Federation praised the Green Shirts for their \u201cexcellent goals in the second half\u201d and \u201camazing goalkeeping in the shootout\u201d.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"807\">Rana Waheed Ashraf earned the man-of-the-match title for his commanding presence and performance throughout the contest.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLH2gBOq5Ks\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by tapmad (@tapmad.entertainment)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"937\">He was well supported by Afraz Hakeem, Sufyan Khan, and Muhammad Hammaduddin, who all found the back of the net during the game.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1123\">The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) leadership, including President Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti and Secretary General Olympian Rana Mujahid Ali Khan, extended congratulations to the team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1208\">They also wished them success ahead of the final, which will be played on Saturday.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1244\">High-Stakes Final Awaits<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1339\">The FIH Hockey Nations Cup is a crucial tournament for teams aiming to reach the elite level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1483\">The winner of the final will earn promotion to the FIH Hockey Pro League for the 2025\u201326 season, making Saturday\u2019s match a high-stakes affair.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1598\">Pakistan\u2019s opponent in the final will be decided after the second semi-final between New Zealand and South Korea.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLH4H1ooRvr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Int Hockey Federation (@fihockey)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1640\">That match is scheduled for 6:00 PM PKT.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1763\">Regardless of the outcome, Pakistan\u2019s journey to the final has already marked a significant step in their hockey revival.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1813\">Grit and Resilience in the Group Stage<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1871\">Pakistan\u2019s path to the semifinals was anything but easy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1940\">They finished second in Pool B with four points from three matches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2042\">Their campaign included a crucial 3-2 win over Japan and a fighting 3-3 draw against hosts Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2103\">Their only defeat came in a narrow 4-3 loss to New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2210\">Pakistan\u2019s superior goal difference allowed them to edge out Malaysia and qualify for the knockout stage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2354\">With renewed confidence and momentum on their side, Pakistan now aims to clinch the title and reclaim its position in world hockey\u2019s top tier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Pakistan\u2019s national hockey team advanced to the final of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup after a thrilling 3-2 penalty shootout victory over France in the first semi-final on Friday in Kuala Lumpur. 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