Pakistan to faces Japan in Asia Cup Hockey tournament tomorrow
After a comprehensive 7-0 win over the hosts Bangladesh in their opening fixture of the 10th Hockey Asia Cup, Pakistan will now face Japan tomorrow on Friday at 2:00 PM (PST) at Dhaka's Maulana Bhashani Stadium.
This will be the fifth meeting between the two countries in Asia Cup. Pakistan has won three and lost only one in previous matches. Japan’s lone victory came at the 2007 Asia Cup in Chennai, India where they defeated the Green Shirts 3-1.
That defeat meant Pakistan failed to reach the semifinals of a continental event (Asia Cup/Asian Games) for the first time. They eventually ended at the 6th spot.
The Japanese team were beaten 1-5 by India in their first match. The Japan is yet to reach the podium at the Asia Cup though they have finished fourth no less than four times.
That defeat meant Pakistan failed to reach the semifinals of a continental event (Asia Cup/Asian Games) for the first time. They eventually ended at the 6th spot.
The Japanese team were beaten 1-5 by India in their first match. The Japan is yet to reach the podium at the Asia Cup though they have finished fourth no less than four times.
