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Asian Games Hockey Final: Pakistan vs Malaysia

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We won! We won!
We are now the Asian champions.

CONGRATULATIONS everyone!:pakistan:
 
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Yahoooo, indians beat this

Pakistan drubed Malaysia which drubed India to reach the final.

am so happy, :partay:

I do not know, But I really am Jealous Of Your happiness... Remember Jealousy is earned and Pakistan Earned it today In Hockey.... U kept the Medal to the Subcontinent and That indeed was a Precious Moment... Wishing you all the future support Except for the India vs Pakistan Match ;)
 
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:victory:Watched the last 19 minutes of the match. All my finger nails are gone! Almost had a heart attack with 8 minutes to go when we gave that damn opening, but Salman saved the day again. Now there is a collection drive going on in our office, 100 Rs from every one for a shitload of mithai!
 
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Yes they did, 4th straight loss vs India.

@ unicorn - Jo sawaad Pak ko haraane mein hai woh medal ya cup mein nahin. We don"t care a hoot !

:rofl: Thats called 'Indian Genius' ..Sir ap humain haratay rhain or hum Asia cup jeet chukay hain.So,Pakistan has a Gold medaland Indians are happy that they won against Pakistan:cheesy:

At the endNobody gives a sh*t about India winning against Pakistan (in a very close match) but everybody cares about the team who WON the GOLD MEDAL and it is PAKISTAN:yahoo::cheesy::pakistan:
 
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Way to go greens.. !:tup:

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov 25, 2010 (AFP) - Fired-up Pakistan annexed the Asian Games men's hockey gold medal after 20 years with a convincing 2-0 win over Malaysia in the final on Thursday.

Veteran Sohail Abbas put Pakistan ahead with his team's first penalty corner in the 26th minute, before striker Rehan Butt increased the margin three minutes after half-time.

It was Pakistan's eighth Asiad hockey gold, ending a drought that stretched back to Beijing in 1990, and handed them their first major title since winning the World Cup in Sydney in 1994.

Pakistan ended the year on a high after a disappointing eight-month period in which they finished a humiliating last at the World Cup in March and took sixth place at the Commonwealth Games in October.

The Pakistanis kneeled in prayer after the final whistle, before lifting their Dutch coach Michel van den Heuvel over their shoulders to loud applause from the stands.

Pakistan captain Zeeshan Ashraf said he was at a loss for words to describe his feelings at winning a long-awaited title which gave his team a direct entry to the 2012 London Olympics

"It's our turn to celebrate," said Ashraf. "Taking the gold after 20 years was important, but I am happier that we have also booked a place in the Olympics.

"What can I say about my team? They were just brilliant. We came here to win and achieved our target. Hopefully the past will be forgotten.

"Our country is facing so many problems that it needs moments like this to celebrate. I am sure our win would have brought smiles on the faces of all Pakistanis."

Malaysia, often dubbed the sport's perennial under-achievers, had to settle for silver in their maiden appearance in the title clash after winning the bronze medal six times.

The entire Malaysian team, barring Sikh player Baljit Singh, shaved their heads in a practice called 'nazar' to ward off evil spirits in the final, but failed to produce the spark that won them the semi-final against India.

Amin Rahim, whose two late goals sank India, faltered in all three penalty corners his team earned in the second half.

Malaysia had gone into the final as the only unbeaten team in the competition with four wins and a draw.

"It is disappointing to lose," said striker Faisal Saari. "But look at it this way - we won six bronze medals earlier, now we have taken the silver.

"I am sure we can only get better after this."

Meanwhile, India returned to the Asiad podium after missing out in Doha four years ago when they defeated favourites South Korea 1-0 in the bronze medal play-off.

Tushar Khandekar netted the winner four minutes into the second session as India dominated the lacklustre Koreans through the 70-minute encounter.

India had not won an Asiad hockey medal for the first time in Doha and paid the price when they failed to qualify for the Beijing Olympics two years ago.
 
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Pakistan regains Asian Games field hockey gold
By Rizwan Ali, AP Sports Writer
GUANGZHOU, China — Pakistan has beaten Malaysia 2-0 to regain the Asian Games field hockey gold medal after 20 years and secure a spot at the 2012 London Olympics.
Drag flicker Sohail Abbas and experienced forward Rehan Butt scored on either side of halftime Thursday to hand Malaysia its first defeat at Guangzhou.

Pakistan's last Asian Games gold came in 1990 at Beijing. The win here was Pakistan's first major title since winning the World Cup in 1994.

India clinched the bronze, defeating South Korea 1-0 via Tushar Khandker's field goal in the 39th minute.

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