Argentina Edged Pakistan 3-2 in FIH Pro League Thriller
Argentina edged Pakistan 3-2 in an intense FIH Pro League thriller in Santiago on Friday, as Pakistan’s spirited late efforts fell just short of securing a draw. The visitors initially applied strong pressure, unsettling Argentina with quick ball movement and creating early scoring opportunities through Waheed Ashraf Rana.
Argentina broke the deadlock in the second quarter when Tomas Domene scored after a well-constructed move involving Thomas Habif and Ignacio Nardolillo. The hosts carried their 1-0 advantage into the halftime break. SindhNews.com noted the tactical battle in the opening exchanges.
Pro League Thriller Gains Pace
The match surged to life in the third quarter with a rapid exchange of goals. Mohammad Ammad leveled the score for Pakistan, but Argentina quickly retorted through Nicolás della Torre’s penalty corner. Maico Casella further extended Argentina’s lead to 3-1 with a powerful flick. Pakistan fought back, with Waleed Rana pouncing on a rebound to reduce the deficit to 3-2 before the quarter ended, setting up a nail-biting finish.
Despite relentless pressure in the final quarter, Pakistan could not find an equalizer. Argentina’s experience and disciplined defense held firm, securing their victory. Player-of-the-Match Thomas Habif commented, “It was good to get the win today. Yesterday was a good match and today was better for us.” Pakistan’s resilient performance, despite the loss, highlighted their fighting spirit in the Pro League encounter.