WCM: Day 3: Match No.8
Pakistan
2
VS
Spain
1
WCM: Day 3: Match No.8
Pakistan Vs Spain
2010-03-02 15:43:40
Commentary
71`
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In the whole match, Spain had a better ball possesion and circle penentrations but today Pakistan had learnt from their previous match's defense lapses and they were always alert. Spain also got 5 PCs but their flick never reaches the nets. They relied on counter attacks and they were very quick in that. A deserving victory for Pak
70`
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Attacks and counter attacks galore. Desperation seeking in from both sides. As the last few seconds set in, crowd shouts and it's all over. Spain loose the game to Pakistan. Pak wins 2-1.
69`
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Abassi attack and umpire gives a PC. Referred to the video umpire. It's not a PC. Play goes on.
65`
Penalty Corner
Pak is not happy with the video decision. As they counter attack, Shakeel Abbasi finds the foot of Andres MIR in the D to earn Pak a PC in the dying minutes
66`
Goal
Drag flick by Abbas and there is a deflection from Abdul Haseem KHAN on the right side. The ball goes right in. Pak lead 2-1
65`
Goal
Spain try an indirect this time. After a lot of tackling inside the D, Spainiard put in. Pak calls for a video referral claiming it's a stick check foul from Spain but loose it. It's a goal for Spain. They equalize.
64`
Penalty Corner
Rizwan Mohammad is too quick to reach the drag flicker and the flick is well defended. However, Pak conceed another PC
64`
Penalty Corner
Meanwhile Spain counter attacks and get a PC for their team
63`
Others
Solo run from a Pak player in the left flank only to loose the ball with 5 Spain defender who are quick enough to cover him
60`
Others
The flick is intercepted in between before it rises. Pak defenders are quick enough. A couple of hits again by the Spain as the ball rebounds but Salman Akbar is well alert. The balls is cleared by Pak players
59`
Penalty Corner
Counter attack by Spain. Rodrigo GARZA takes a hit inside the D and earns a PC for Spain
58`
Others
Rehan Butt gets the ball and there is hardly anyone to defend as Xavier RIBAS runs with him. Butt dives at the top of the D with no result. He smiles at his attempt
57`
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Spain waiting to put in 2 substitutes to get fresh legs on the field.
56`
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Pakistan attack from the right flank led by Butt as the Pak forwards run forward. Butt passes but is not cleanly trapped. Spainiards clear the ball
51`
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Spain reach the top of the circle, get a free hit, change flanks and maintain the ball possesion.
48`
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Abdul Haseem KHAN and Fareed AHMED attempt a good move from the left flank for Pak but as they enter the circle they loose the ball possesion.
47`
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Another attack led by Shakeel Abbasi who passses to Abbas at the center of the circle. He can't trap the ball
45`
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Attack by Pak from the right flank to eventually loose the ball for a 16 yard hit for Spain.
44`
Others
Pak defends successfully.
43`
Penalty Corner
Hard hit by David ALEGRE on the Pak gk. The ball hits gk Salman Akbar and rises. It's a PC for Spain
42`
Others
Spain attack led by Pol Amat and Pak take control and go for a counter attack. Ali Akhtar gives the ball to Rehan Butt who enters the D alone. Takes a hit with reverse stick but misses the target. He can't believe it.
39`
Others
The drag flick gets deflected by a defender's stick and Spain gets a corner. Pak clears the ball to mid-field
38`
Penalty Corner
Spanish players claim that they have found the foot of Zeeshan in the D. It is referred to video umpire. Spain is awarded a PC
37`
Others
Spain possesing the ball and rotating the ball in the mid-field. They attempt an attack from the right side, switch over to the left flank and back to the defenders.
36`
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Team out in the middle. Match resumes
35`
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With this the it's half time with Pak leading by 1-0.
33`
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Pak players are covering the ground very well today. Their linksmen are doing a good job passing the ball to their forwards
32`
Green Card
Muhammad RIZWAN brings down Sergi ENRIQUE and is shown a Green Card.
29`
Goal
Brilliant move spearheaded by Abdul Haseem KHAN from the left side, passes it to Butt. Finds Xavier RIBAS in between who can't stop the ball and Butt puts in the net for Pakistan
27`
Others
Brilliant sudden move by Pak. Abdul Haseem KHAN takes a hard hit inside the D but misses by target by a couple of meters.
27`
Others
Pakistan accelerating a bit and attempting quick counter attacks.
25`
Others
Beautiful move from Spain starting from their own upto Pak's from the left flank but Zeeshan ASHRAF does well do check it.
24`
Others
Spain and Pak none have earned a PC till yet. Both teams game is concentrated is concentrated in the mid field
22`
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Spain drives a powerful attack from the right flank as the crowd cheers but looses it for a 16 yard hit for Pak.
20`
Others
Good move by Spain but dispossesed by a bunch of Pak players at the top of the D.
19`
Green Card
Green Card for a Pak Player. Suspended for 2m.
17`
Others
Both teams are attempting for ball possesion but none are able to control it for a longer duration. Play mostly focussed in the mid-field. No concrete moves by either of the teams.
13`
Others
Pak trying from the right flank but Spain pushes the ball to the mid-field
11`
Others
Shakeel Abbas steals the ball inside midfield, manages to get into the circle, gives a gentle pass to Rehan, his push too weak, gets a rebound but a defender clears, Shakeel could not believe there is no goal, dejected.
10`
Others
Pakistan survives a scare as Salman Akber rise to occasion, palms off a flick
0`
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Pak rested Sajjad Anwar and Naisr Ahmad
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Umpires for the match: Gary Simmonds, and Roel van Eert
7`
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Pakistan's left flank attack, ball intercepted and passed on to the midfield
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rehan Butt closely marked by two defenders
1`
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Match starts on brisk note, first attak was by the Spaniards, which fizzles out in front of the goalie
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This is second match for both teams.
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Teams have just assembled, had their National Anthem sung.
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