Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey Highlights, Asian Games 2023: PAK 5-2 MAS | Clinical Pakistan brush aside Malaysia to claim 5th place

Pakistan 5-2 Malaysia (FT)

The final hooter has blown and it is Pakistan who have claimed the 5th spot in the Asian Games 2023 Men's Hockey with a 5-2 victory over Malaysia. The Pakistanis had to come from behind but they have registered a morale boosting result in this tournament. Malaysia, despite so much promise, will have to settle with a 6th placed finish.

Goal for Pakistan

Goaaaaal!! Afraz scores for Pakistan and it looks they will have the last saying in terms of goals in this match.

Goal for Malaysia

Goaaaaaaal!! Razie Rahim has scored from a penalty corner and Malaysia have got one back. It is Pakistan 4-2 Malaysia in the 58th minute.

57' PAK 4 MAS 1

Malaysia had a chance to score from a penalty corner, but they have failed to do so. Pakistan hold their three-goal advantage with just three minutes to play in this match.

Goal for Pakistan

Goaaaaaaal!! Muhammad Ammad has beautifully slotted in the fourth goal for Pakistan. And with just six minutes to go, the 5th place looks well-occupied.

Goal for Pakistan!

Goaaaaaaal!! Pakistan have made it 3-1. Abdul Rana has scored with a sublime drag flick and they finally have some daylight in the scoreline.

PC for Pakistan

Pakistan have been awarded a Penalty Corner.

48' PAK 2 MAS 1

A good start in the final quarter for Pakistan as they look to extend their lead in this match.

PAK 2 MAS 1 (Q3 Ends)

Pakistan have taken a significant leap towards a 5th placed finish as they lead 2-1 at the end of third quarter. Abdul Rehman scored the solitary goal of this quarter in the 37th minute.

41' PAK 2 MAS 1

Malaysia win three penalty corners in a row, but fail to score from any of them.

40' PAK 2 MAS 1

Five minutes to go in the Q3 and Pakistan have a slender, yet deserved lead. They have improved after the break and got the reward just for that.

Goal for Pakistan

Goaaaaal!! Abdul Rehman has scored for Pakistan and has now given them the lead for the first time in this match.

36' PAK 1 MAS 1

Pakistan have made a few changes in this quarter. They are looking much more of a threat going forward.

The 3rd quarter starts.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (HT)

It is Half Time in Hangzhou and the score is level. No goals were scored in the 2nd quarter as Pakistan and Malaysia head into the break 1-1.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (29')

A minute to go before half time and Pakistan and Malaysia both are battling hard to take the lead.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (25')

Both sides have lacked the cutting edge and that is perhaps the reason why they are playing for the 5th/6th spot.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (24')

Consecutive penalty corners for Malaysia but Pakistan somehow survive those to keep things on level terms for now.

Malaysia make a fantastic circle entry and then a touch on a Pakistani player has earned them a penalty corner.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (22')

We are halfway through the 2nd quarter. So far the Pakistan side has shown promise, but with nothing to show for.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (20')

Five minutes gone in the Q2 and we are still level on scoreline, but not in terms of Green Cards. Pakistan's Arshad Liaqat is the latest to receive one and will sit out for the next 2 minutes.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (18')

It is a disappointing drag flick in the end from Pakistan as Malaysia come back unscathed. That has been the story for Pakistan in this Asian Games 2023. They just haven't been clinical enough.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (16')

The second quarter has started and Pakistan have made a positive start, with two consecutive penalty corners.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (Q1 Ends)

At the end of Q1, we are on level terms in Hangzhou. Malaysia led through Muhamad Aminudin, but Arbaz Ahmad equalized for Pakistan. All to play for in the coming three quarters.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (13')

We are all squares. Since equalizing, it has been more of a midfield affair as both teams have struggled to make enough circle entry.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (11')

This has been a lively start in this men's 5th-6th place playoff match. Both Pakistan and Malaysia will be disappointed that they missed out on medals, but would be aiming to finish the Asian Games 2023 on a high.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 1-1 MAS (10')

Pakistan's Muhammad Khan Sufyan has been handed a Green Card. And Malaysia have won back-to-back penalty corners as they swiftly look to restore the lead.

Goal for Pakistan

Goaaaaaal!! Arbaz Ahmad has made it all squares. A fantastic finish from the Penalty Corner and Pakistan have equalized.

Pakistan have won another penalty corner this time. It is to be seen if they can convert it.

Pakistan vs Malaysia Hockey LIVE Score: PAK 0-1 MAS (8')

Not the ideal start for Pakistan. Despite showing a lot of promise, the Pakistanis are trailing as we move past halfway through the first quarter.