Once a powerhouse in world hockey, Pakistan also failed to qualify for the World Cup previous year for the first time in the history of the event. Amjad Ali and Mohammed Tousiq even waved their middle finger to the crowd that resulted to the crowd that resulted in them getting suspended for the final against Germany.
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BRUSSELS: Britain defeated Pakistan in the crucial quarter final match by 2-1 in the 2015 World Hockey League (WHL) tournament being played at Brussels, Belgium.
“India beating Malaysia on Wednesday guaranteed us our place in Rio with two games to spare, but it’s not beyond Ireland to qualify too”, said Gleghorne, whose brother Paul has been outstanding in the Irish defence. Later Ashley Jackson provided the flawless cross for Alastair Brogdon to double the lead before the end of the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Pakistan vice-captain Shafqat Rasool missed an important chance in the second quarter.
Pakistan’s desperate attacks in looking for another goal saw them break into the circle on a few occasions, but the equaliser eluded them.
Muhammad Waqas found himself in space on the right side of the circle but Pinner stood strong to see off the No7’s shot as GB came under huge pressure.
“We had chances, but failed to convert them”.
Bobby Crutchley’s charges finished their pool campaign unbeaten in second spot behind hosts Belgium while Pakistan were third in their group competition.
Earlier Australia prevailed in an absorbing quarter-final against Ireland, on the back of goals to Matt Gohdes, Jamie Dwyer, Simon Orchard and and the tournament’s leading goalscorer Blake Govers.
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“We want to cover all angles when the countdown to Olympic qualification comes to teams that have not made the top four grade at the two World League Semifinals”, said Indian coach Mathias Ahrens, who wants his wards to be hungrier in converting goal-scoring opportunities.
