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- Pakistan will now have another chance to win the third position play-off and qualify for the Paris Olympics
- Pakistan secured a spot in the semifinals after their last group match against Malaysia concluded in 3-3 draw
ISLAMABAD: Germany defeated Pakistan 4-0 in the semifinal of the Paris Olympics Qualifiers played in Muscat, Oman on Saturday.
With the opening goal in the 11th minute, Tom Grambusch gave the German side an early lead in the first quarter of the match.
Germany continued the momentum and displayed their prowess. Niklas Wellen scored a field goal in the 17th minute to take the lead to 2-0 at the end of the first half.
Wellen and Justus Weigand added to Germany’s score to take the tally to 4-0 in the third quarter. The fourth quarter ended without a goal from either side.
“The German men are also going to #Paris2024!,” the International Hockey Federation, or the Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH), wrote on X.
“Germany put on a dominant show against Pakistan to win the first semifinal of the FIH Hockey Men’s Olympic Qualifier in Muscat, Oman.”
Pakistan will now have another chance to win the third position play-off and qualify for the Paris Olympics.
They will face the winner of the second semifinal between Great Britain and New Zealand scheduled to be played today, on Saturday.
Pakistan secured a spot in the semifinals of the qualifiers after their last group match against Malaysia concluded in a 3-3 draw on Thursday.
Paris will host the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games from July 26 to August 11 this year.