Key Takeaways
- Pakistan defeated South Korea 4-3 in the third Test match.
- The decisive goals were scored by Abdul Reham and Shahid Hanan for Pakistan.
- This victory secured Pakistan's win in their four-match series.
In a thrilling encounter at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Pakistan maintained their unbeaten run to clinch the hockey series against South Korea. The match, which took place on Tuesday, saw an intense battle between the two teams.
South Korea took the early lead through Kim Hyeongjin's goal in the 10th minute from a penalty corner. However, Pakistan showed resilience and responded with equaliser by Hayat Zakria just one minute later.
Korea regained their advantage when Jang Ji Hun scored another penalty corner goal in the 32nd minute, putting them back at 2-1. Despite this setback, Pakistan's determination was evident as Rana Waheed Ashraf netted a field goal to level the score at 2-2.
The match reached its climax when Kim Yong added another goal for Korea, giving them a narrow lead of 3-2 in the 45th minute. However, Pakistan mounted an impressive comeback, with Abdul Reham and Shahid Hanan scoring crucial goals in the 55th and 57th minutes respectively to secure their victory.
The final score stood at 4-3, ensuring that Pakistan emerged victorious in the series. The fourth match of the series is scheduled for Friday at the same venue, where both teams will aim to leave a lasting impression.
Pakistan's performance was marked by strategic play and strong individual efforts, particularly from Abdul Reham and Shahid Hanan who played pivotal roles in securing the win.
