LAHORE: Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the final of the Sultan of Johor Hockey Cup ended after the completion of the group stage, with the national junior hockey team finishing fourth on the points table.
Pakistan will now play against England on Saturday in the third-place playoff match.
During the group stage, the Pakistani side put up a mixed performance — holding Australia and India to draws, defeating Malaysia, but suffering defeats against England and New Zealand.
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The final match of the tournament will be contested between Australia and India, who topped the group standings after strong performances throughout the event.
