Olympics Hockey...Pakistan Vs England at 1600 UTC

[K-Xeroid]

converting penalty corners was never mastered by Pakistan hockey..
not even in Losangles where they won...

Specialization is currently our core need, atleast we need luck cuz on athletic level Aussies and Europeans have clear advantage on Asian teams, Our individual technique and control was better in this match, but we really need to work on combinations.

 

[Safriz]

Last page error gremlin strikes again

 

[Raja.Pakistani]

When did GB became such strong team in hockey ? I thought spain was more strong than GB..its pakistan second defeat against GB..

 

[saiyan0321]

man now the pressure is on if we want to reach semi final,s we have to beat australia and south africa the latter doesnt worry me the first one does man this will be really hard but our team can do it if they work more harder and mark every player alot of players were left alone that allowed them to beat the goal keeper and on top of it all india lost again that means its not going in the semi finals

 

[A1Kaid]

What happened, 4-1 really that is pathetic, the Pakistani players should be scolded for this failure. Though today was crazy in Hockey, Britain did super well against Pakistan and Argentina tied the game up with Australia for 2-2 after being 2-0 at half time. To those who say Pakistan's chances are over, have no idea there is still some hockey to be played. Pakistan is now 1-1-1, still ranked 3rd place in Group A.

Pakistan plays against South Africa next, August 5 10:45 UK time.




Right now South Africa is playing Spain, 1-1. Click the link below to watch live.

Field Hockey - South Africa vs Spain Live Stream | Olympic-Games

 

[A1Kaid]

Pakistan has to beat South Africa, to go to 2-1-1, and then one of the toughest teams Australia. Pakistan beat Argentina 2-0, and today Argentina tied the game with Australia 2-2, perhaps Aussies also stumbled, who knows what could happen.

Can someone post the history of hockey games between Pakistan and Australia so we can get some idea of the trajectory?

 

[Mani2020]

People who still expect anything form Pakistani and indian hockey team are absurd (no offense to anyone) but these both teams are so so fragile and most of the times look so miserable . They have just thrown the glory away they had once. Both teams in past were the masters of the game but now even kiwis outplay them .

The newest teams on the scene have managed to outclass both these teams many a times even with less experience and past association

 

[truthseer]

Expected loss, can't believe people expected them to win. I think they may win against the Aussies though, just maybe

 

[Bhairava]

People who still expect anything form Pakistani and indian hockey team are absurd (no offense to anyone) but these both teams are so so fragile and most of the times look so miserable . They have just thrown the glory away they had once. Both teams in past were the masters of the game but now even kiwis outplay them .

The newest teams on the scene have managed to outclass both these teams many a times even with less experience and past association

Speed and stamina is not our forte with all the curry,spices that go in our diet.

 

[truthseer]

Speed and stamina is not our forte with all the curry,spices that go in our diet.

I think that's a pathetic excuse we make for them. They're professional players who can improve their stamina by training. They can change their diet. If you're a sportsman, you must make sacrifices. We can't, they do, there's no genetics here. Even if there is, nothing can not be overcome by hard work

 

[Bhairava]

I think that's a pathetic excuse we make for them. They're professional players who can improve their stamina by training. They can change their diet. If you're a sportsman, you must make sacrifices. We can't, they do, there's no genetics here. Even if there is, nothing can not be overcome by hard work

I'm sorry...there is genetics in everything.

For ex, No matter how hard you try you will not be able to trek as naturally as a Sherpa from Nepal..why because they are evolved for that.

Secondly, we are brought up on a diet that is not conducible....Just changing it after you join the national team is not going to do anything..

Thirdly the sport has been irrevocable changed - from rules to turf - to suit the european style of play.

 

[truthseer]

Those are excuses. I know we're at a disadvantage but you're really downplaying the hard work they put in. We don't work anywhere near as hard. Our planning is also not as good as theirs, from the go, they have a plan and they stick to it. In hockey, half the time, after we get or concede an early goal, our plan is ruined. Our defence weakens, their is utter disorder. And that makes it worse.

 

[Bhairava]

^^ Hey I dont disagree with the hardwork and the "never_say_die" spirit from those guys.

What I said is in addition to that

 

[truthseer]

The hard work part, you agree with it. That work you put in, that's what increases stamina. Sure, naturally, we may not be as athletic. But if we put in more work than they do, we'll make it closer and closer. Then we can match them

 

[Safriz]

Pakistan should have boycotted the Olympics after the Sun Newspaper Terrorist Visa Story.....
Attending the Olympics was a mistake anyway..

The hard work part, you agree with it. That work you put in, that's what increases stamina. Sure, naturally, we may not be as athletic. But if we put in more work than they do, we'll make it closer and closer. Then we can match them

But our boys run at 35'C..Its hardly 20'C in London .. and no load shedding..That should go to advantage