South Africa beat Pakistan by 4-3 in WC
New Delhi: Pakistan were beaten by South Africa 3-4 in their in group B match of the FIH Hockey World Cup here on Saturday.
This was South Africa’s fist victory over Pakistan in the history of international hockey.
South Africa were leading 4-1 in the first half after Pakistan made the first goal of the match in the seventh minute.
Down 0-1 at the breather, South Africa outpaced Pakistan to earn their first points in the tournament. Rehan Butt drew first blood for Pakistan before Gareth Carr (penalty corner), Ian Haley, Taine Paton and Marvin Harper found the target for South Africa at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
Muhammad Imran and Waseem Ahmed converted two more penalty corners for Pakistan in the dying moments to reduce the margin. Pakistan now have three points from four outings.
After this defeat, Pakistan cannot play next year’s Champions Trophy.
- Staff Reporter
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