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Masterclass in Muscat: India Storm Into Asia Cup Semis With Monstrous 19-0 Win Over Pakistan

Defending champions India registered a ruthless 19-0 victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in Quarter-Final 1 of the Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026 in Moqi, China, on Thursday, September 10, booking their place in the last four.

Nilakshi Barman | | 1 min read

Masterclass in Muscat: India Storm Into Asia Cup Semis With Monstrous 19-0 Win Over Pakistan
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In Brief:

  1. India dominated Pakistan 19-0 in the quarterfinals on Thursday in Moqi, China, advancing to the semifinals of the Women's Junior Asia Cup.
  2. Forward Pooja Malik netted a hat-trick (27', 49', 51'), leading a prolific attack where 12 different Indian players scored.
  3. Statistical dominance was total: India earned 18 penalty corners and one penalty stroke, while Pakistan managed zero shots, penalty corners, or strokes.

Defending champions India produced an explosive attacking masterclass to crush rival Pakistan 19-0 in Quarter-Final 1 of the 2026 Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup at the Moqi Training Base in China on Thursday, September 10.

The Indian junior squad took control from the opening whistle, racing to a 5-0 lead in the first quarter before extending their advantage to 10-0 by half-time.

Pooja Malik headlined the goal fest with a hat-trick, supported by two goals each from Roshni Aind, Sanika Chandrakant Mane, Madhu Sidar, and Supriya, as India racked up 18 penalty corners and completely held Pakistan without a single shot on goal. Coach Tim White's side now advances to Saturday's semifinal against the winner of Korea vs Malaysia as they chase a third consecutive Junior Asia Cup title.

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