Bad luck shrouded Pakistan’s hockey crew on Saturday as they misplaced to India 4-4 on penalties within the ultimate of the Asia Hockey5s World Cup Qualifier in Salalah, Oman.

Pakistani gamers didn’t appropriate any of their penalties through the shootout, whereas Indian gamers scored two out of two and received the championship after an eight-goal thriller.

However, the aspect received silver medal after ending second within the event.

Earlier, Pakistan’s Abdul Rehman scored the primary for his aspect within the fifth minute however simply after the 2 minutes, Jugraj Singh equalised for his aspect.

The Blues took the lead within the tenth minute with Maninder Singh discovering the again of the web however as soon as once more, simply three minutes after India’s aim, the Men in Green scored one other and levelled the sport.

The first half ended 3-2 in Pakistan’s favour as Zikriya Hayat scored one other one for his aspect only one minute earlier than the half-time whistle.

The second half noticed a complete of three objectives. Arshad Liaquat scored for his or her aspect within the nineteenth minute however Pakistan’s two-goal lead could not stand for lengthy as India’s Mohammad Raheel scored a brace within the second half and made positive that the match led to a draw.

After the ultimate whistle, Mohammad Murtaza and Arshad took the penalties for his or her aspect and missed.

Meanwhile, Maninder and Gujrot Singh had been the penalty takers from their aspect with the latter hitting the successful shot.

Pakistan’s skipper Rana Abdul Waheed remained the top-scorer of the event with 27 objectives to his title whereas goalkeeper Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan was named the Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament.

Both groups have certified for the 2024 Hockey5s World Cup, which is ready to be performed in Muscat, Oman.

Pakistan squad

Abdullah Ishtiaq Khan, Ali Raza, Muhammad Abdullah, Ehtsham Aslam, Muhammad Murtaza Yaqoob, Arshad Liaquat, Zakriya Hayat, Rana Abdul Waheed Ashraf, Abdul Rehman and Abdul Wahab.