Pakistan Beat France in Hockey WC Qualifiers

Pakistan: Pakistan Beat France in Hockey WC Qualifiers , Pakistan recorded its third consecutive win Hockey World Cup 2010 Qualifiers when it hit France at the Metropole Club Ground here. The green shirts, who won their first two ties with Italy and Russia with the same margin of 5-0, defeated the hosts 4-2 in the line of wind, cold and rainy. Previously, Italy, Japan won 3-0 after leading 1-0 at halftime and Poland beat Russia 2-1 after leading 2-0 at lemon break in the other two contests of the day.

Pakistan: Pakistan Beat France in Hockey WC Qualifiers, Pakistan recorded its third consecutive win Hockey World Cup 2010 Qualifiers when it hit France at the Metropole Club Ground here.

The green shirts, who won their first two ties with Italy and Russia with the same margin of 5-0, defeated the hosts 4-2 in the line of wind, cold and rainy.

Previously, Italy, Japan won 3-0 after leading 1-0 at halftime and Poland beat Russia 2-1 after leading 2-0 at lemon break in the other two contests of the day.

The visitors, who were leading 2-1 after the conclusion of the first half, showed some excellent hockey to France, which had the home ground advantage and the crowd. Pakistan took a few minutes to find his rhythm in the cold, but soon took control of the game. During the two sessions, Pakistan dominated the process, without much danger, although the Frenchman added one more goal to his account in the second half.

“We played according to our plan and won, the coach said Shahid Ali Khan told reporters after the game. He said Pakistan had almost qualified for the finals.” Now we have to play three games – against Poland, Japan and the end ” .

Pakistan opened the account through an excellent field goal Akhtar Ali, at 8 minutes. The French, led by a friendly crowd of fans reacted and the equalizer came on 23 minutes through Frederic Soyez, a field goal. Despite the rain to a large extent, the game continues in the same tempo. Pakistan closed three more goals in the corner 26 (penalty), 37 (penalty corner) and 55 (field goal) minutes through Sharp Shooter Sohail Abbas and Rehan Butt, respectively, to the amusement of a handful of people in Pakistan this in the stadium.

The French figure was reduced in the 67th minute when Arnaud Becuwe converted a penalty corner, but in vain. The result certainly not in doubt again, the decreased intensity of the game and Pakistan players had more time and space to showcase their individual skills.