Pakistan hockey team qualified for the final of the Nations Cup after beating France on a penalty shootout in the semi-final at the National Hockey Stadium on Friday.
The national side won the penalty shootout after the two sides tied the game at 3-3 at full time.
Neither of the two teams could score a goal in the first quarter of the match.
France’s Smenjaud Xavier gave his team the lead in the second quarter when he deflected the ball into the post.
Charlet Victor further strengthened the lead in the third quarter when he scored the second goal with a flick.
However, the Pakistan hockey team made a comeback in the all-important semi-final of the Nations Cup when Afraz scored the first goal.
