Key Takeaways
- Pakistan’s women’s hockey team secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Junior Asia Cup 2026.
- The team drew 1-1 with Kazakhstan in their final pool match.
- Captain Sharqa Sarwar scored the equalizing goal in the 55th minute.
Pakistan’s women’s hockey team has qualified for the quarter-finals of the Junior Asia Cup 2026 after a 1-1 draw against Kazakhstan in their final pool match.
The match, which took place in China, was crucial for Pakistan to advance to the knockout stage.
Kazakhstan took the lead in the 15th minute through Aman Geldy Zhansaya, who finished a move to give her side a 1-0 advantage.
Despite the early setback, Pakistan increased their pressure and created several attacking opportunities, but could not break through Kazakhstan’s defense before halftime.
The national side continued to push for an equalizer after the break, and their persistence finally paid off in the fourth quarter.
Captain Sharqa Sarwar brought Pakistan level in the 55th minute with a fine field move, making it 1-1 and setting up a tense finish.
Both teams searched for a winning goal in the closing minutes, but neither could break the deadlock, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
The draw was enough for Pakistan to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup.
Pakistan will now face either hosts China or India in the quarter-finals as they look to continue their run in the tournament.
