Pakistan, India enjoy goal glut
Pakistan became the first team to advance to the semifinals of the Beximco U-18 Asia Cup Hockey Tournament with a convincing 6-0 win over China while India bounced back from their defeat against Bangladesh with a massive 11-0 victory over to Oman at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
The second day, just like the first, experienced a goal fest as Chinese Taipei also posted a 9-0 win over Hong Kong to keep their semifinal hopes alive after having lost their first match 1-6 against Pakistan.
With second straight win, Pakistan took pole position in Pool B with six points while the second semifinalist of the group will be decided between Chinese Taipei and China, both of whom have three points. Chinese Taipei, however, have an edge in terms of goal difference over China, who thrashed Hong Kong 6-0 on the opening day.
The focus of the day was on the match between Oman and India, especially after favourite India's defeat to Bangladesh on the opening day. The former champions made up for that defeat with a ruthless performance against Oman, who would need a 7-0 win against Bangladesh on Tuesday to go through. On form, though, it looks like the top two positions of the pool will be taken by Bangladesh and India.
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