The final is expected to be a high-scoring encounter given the weak defence on both sides, according to the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) chief selector Hanif Khan.The teams played out a 2-2 draw on Friday and courtesy Japan’s 3-2 loss to Malaysia, India sealed its place in the final for a repeat of their last league match.Meanwhile, Rehan Butt, who was omitted from the squad as the PHF opted for fresh legs, said that the game will be about nerves and whichever team handles pressure well would win the match. Recalling the last time Pakistan played a final against India – eight years ago – Butt termed this a perfect opportunity for the Greenshirts to stamp their superiority in the continent, especially after winning the Asian Games gold last year.
Pakistan, which had won first World Cup, first Asia Cup, first Champions Trophy and first Asian Games label, if the countrywide assembly would be competent to win first Asian Champions Trophy in addition, this will be resolved, as Pakistan takes on India into the conclusive terminal today.Pakistan apexes the table with 10 points in the continuing Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in China, while India with 9 points made its location in the final.
