In the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2023, the points table reveals a thrilling competition among the participating nations.
Pakistan, unfortunately, faced a challenging start, losing their opening game against Malaysia. However, they displayed great determination in their second match, managing to secure a draw against Korea in Chennai.
Pakistan is struggling at the fifth spot in the Asian Champions Trophy 2023, yet to clinch a victory while Malaysia reigns at the top of the table. As they currently stand at the fifth spot with one point in the bag, Pakistan now faces an uphill battle to secure a spot in the top four and qualify for the semifinals.
To achieve this feat, Pakistan will have to bring their top game to the field in their upcoming matches. They will face tough challenges ahead, including clashes against formidable opponents like India, Japan, and China.
On the other hand, Malaysia holds the top spot with two impressive wins, showcasing their dominance in the competition. India follows closely in the second position, tied with Korea in points. Japan lies in the fourth spot with 1 point. Meanwhile, China find themselves at the bottom of the standings, yet to register a point after two games played.
The Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2023 promises to deliver intense action as teams battle it out on the field to secure their places in the semifinals and claim the prestigious title.
Here’s the updated points table:
Rank Team Played Won Draw Lost GD Points
1 Malaysia 2 2 0 0 +6 6
2 India 2 1 1 0 +5 4
3 South Korea 2 1 1 0 +1 4
4 Japan 2 0 1 1 -1 1
5 Pakistan 2 0 1 1 -2 1
6 China 2 0 0 2 -9 0
Source: Pro Pakistani