Olympics hockey Pakistan vs South Africa 2:45 Pst, 1045 UTC.
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Nail this one Pakistan - for Asia!
Pakistan take on Argentina in the men's Hockey. Pakistan won 2-0
Muhammad Waqas and Fareed Ahmed of Pakistan challenge Manuel Brunet and Juan Lopez of Argentina for the ball during the men's Preliminary Hockey match between Argentina and Pakistan on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Riverbank Arena
Pakistan take on Argentina in the men's Hockey. Pakistan won 2-0
Muhammad Waqas and Fareed Ahmed of Pakistan challenge Manuel Brunet and Juan Lopez of Argentina for the ball during the men's Preliminary Hockey match between Argentina and Pakistan on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Riverbank Arena
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What is the timing of today's match?? 
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What is the timing of today's match??
Look at the title......
I am a Hockey Lover... We are already Out & I wish Pakistan Best Of Luck. I hope Pakistan Will Keep Asian Hopes alive....
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South Africa is not weak team as drew match V Great Britain with 2-2 in 1 August..
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n Akbar is a veteran goal-keeper who made his debut for
Pakistans hockey team in 2001. Termed by Olympian Shahid Ali Khan
as one of the most hard-working players in the game, Akbar has won
the 2005 Rabo Trophy and the 2010 Asian Games gold medal with
Pakistan. He was adjudged the best keeper in both events. Here, he
reviews Pakistans performance against Great Britain and previews the next match against South Africa on Sunday. Much like every Pakistani who got their hopes high after a great start
by the Greenshirts at the London Olympics, the result against Great Britain (GBR) has left me thoroughly disappointed. But all is not lost and Pakistan can still make it to the semis, provided they put in that
extra effort. The fans should stand together with the team at this
crucial stage. Humbled by the hosts Pakistan were looking sharp as the two teams stood together for their
respective national anthems. But when play began it was a completely
different story. The term out of sorts could best describe Pakistans
performance. GB got onto the score sheet just after four minutes of play through
James Tindal as Pakistan failed to get out of the blocks for a good
10-15 minutes before they settled somewhat. After that they
managed to hold possession and make plays but their efforts came to
nothing when, against the run, Jonty Clarke scored the second goal in
26th minute. Pakistan created some chances of their own but went into half-time with nothing to show. They were not as sharp as they were in the first two games average
in counter control and the defense was very static. They were ball-
watching on several occasions, which put them under tremendous
stress. In the second-half, Pakistan played much better and created
penalty corners (PCs). The first one came when the scoreline was 2-0,
and the game couldve changed there and then. But captain Sohail Abbas failed to convert three in a row which came one after the other.
This can be put down to a lack of planning and communication from
the bench because, ideally, an indirect variation was required after the
first miss. After that Pakistan failed to stop GBRs incursion and they
scored two more goals from PCs through Ashley Jackson in the 50th
and 67th minute. It can be safely said that all departments were not up to the mark. Penalty corner defense, which was really good in the past
matches, was very average as was the goal-keeping from Imran Shah.
There was no connection between the midfield and strikers. Pakistan
scored their only goal in the 70th minute through Abbas low shot on a
PC. There were no movements from the front line, which meant the
defenders were under constant pressure and the midfielders were unable to build up the attack. When they could, the midfielders were
not delivering the ball quickly enough. Unity and discipline were
clearly lacking. A much bigger effort was required from Pakistans goalkeeper but he
also failed to deliver. It was a coaching error, as they should have
implemented a different, better plan after half-time. But they failed to
read the situation. Even when goal-scoring opportunities presented
themselves, the Greenshirts were found wanting. They failed to
counter GBRs PC defense and should definitely have employed indirect variations. GBRs goal-keeper James Fair stopped PCs with much more
confidence which eventually spurred his team on to score two more
goals in the second-half. The junior-most player in the Pakistan side has been with the team for
the last one and a half year so I dont think this team is an
inexperienced squad by any stretch. All these players need to step up
to plate now and should not rely on the performances of the big
names alone. One positive from this match was the tireless attitude of
the Pakistani players which should serve them well in the coming games. Coping with South Africas variation They are ranked 12th in the world but they have a great fighting spirit.
They dont have big names but play well as a team and dont give up
even after conceding goals. South Africa have enjoyed a good run
against Pakistan in the recent past, most notably when they beat us in
the 2010 World Cup and then in the Commonwealth Games the same
year. They have in their ranks, Justin Reid-Ross and their captain Smith, who make a very good PC attack. They are particularly good with
indirect variations on the top of the circle so Pakistan should come
with a solid plan and keep changing their running formation on corner
defense. South Africa try to build up the game from their right side and
play long balls on the line. Their strikers employ a lot of horizontal
switches to receive the ball on the flank. Their captain is their main player in the build up and should be the one constantly marked. They
dont force the attack from the center and enter the circle from the
flanks and use the base line well. One area where Pakistan can really make them pay is their defense.
They tend to freeze on odd occasion and normally run in a 3-1
formation on PCs but sometimes change it to a 2-2. High balls from
Justin Reid-Ross should be taken seriously. Make room to attack Pakistan should play an attacking game from the very first minute.
They should not wait for the opportunities, rather make the
opportunities. Pakistan should play this game with confidence but not
underestimate their opponents. South Africa has looked decent in
London so far and the fact that they have beaten Pakistan twice should
give Sohail Abbas men no room for complacency. South Africas defense is weak on its left side so the game plan for Pakistan should be
pretty obvious. Quick restart on free hits will be very effective against
them and will help create PCs also. Pakistan must plan the PC and defense well. The defenders need to
particularly look out for the horizontal switch and high balls, which is
likely to be a pattern from South Africa. Goal keeper Imran Shah should
communicate with defenders to make sure that Pakistan is effective
with its counter control and should also adjust the defenders in the
right positions. Pakistans strikers really need to make themselves counted now. So far
the Greenshirts have scored just one field goal. They cannot keep
running the same line and should create off the ball movement and
some switches to make space which will ultimately help the midfield
and the defense. Once this happens the defenders and midfielders can
build up play and South Africa will no doubt be left wanting. Spirited teamwork essential The midfielders have an important role and they should join the attack
rather than just acting as a barrier for the attacking South Africans.
Pakistan should play high speed, pressing hockey and get on the score
sheet early. Even when that is achieved they should not sit back and,
ideally, try to go for more goals and force the opponents to change
their plan. This is will surely create more space for Pakistan to exploit the weak South African defense. Shakeel Abbasi should be playing as right midfield with Fareed Ahmed
on the left and Rizwan (Sr) should be placed as a left striker.
Muhammad Touseeq has not been seen in action in the last two games
and he should be used to give rest to some players in the midfield.
Touseeq is very talented and can be used anywhere in the midfield. Muhammd Imran should be used deep in defense and Sohail can be
placed on the right-half position with Rizwan (Jr) as his replacement.
Pakistan have to show good teamwork in the remaining matches and
if they try to change the game individually, then the results will be for
the worst. Imran Shah should give solid support to the team which will
boost the confidence of the rest of the team and they will play with less fear and display more aggressive intent. Pakistan should put the match against GBR behind them and enter the
field with a new spirit and passion. They must tell themselves that
they can still make it to the semis and rest assured, the whole nation is
praying for a Pakistan win. Players to watch Waseem Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan and Rizwan
www.dawn.com/2012/08/04/pakistan-have-to-be-fearless-now/
Pakistans hockey team in 2001. Termed by Olympian Shahid Ali Khan
as one of the most hard-working players in the game, Akbar has won
the 2005 Rabo Trophy and the 2010 Asian Games gold medal with
Pakistan. He was adjudged the best keeper in both events. Here, he
reviews Pakistans performance against Great Britain and previews the next match against South Africa on Sunday. Much like every Pakistani who got their hopes high after a great start
by the Greenshirts at the London Olympics, the result against Great Britain (GBR) has left me thoroughly disappointed. But all is not lost and Pakistan can still make it to the semis, provided they put in that
extra effort. The fans should stand together with the team at this
crucial stage. Humbled by the hosts Pakistan were looking sharp as the two teams stood together for their
respective national anthems. But when play began it was a completely
different story. The term out of sorts could best describe Pakistans
performance. GB got onto the score sheet just after four minutes of play through
James Tindal as Pakistan failed to get out of the blocks for a good
10-15 minutes before they settled somewhat. After that they
managed to hold possession and make plays but their efforts came to
nothing when, against the run, Jonty Clarke scored the second goal in
26th minute. Pakistan created some chances of their own but went into half-time with nothing to show. They were not as sharp as they were in the first two games average
in counter control and the defense was very static. They were ball-
watching on several occasions, which put them under tremendous
stress. In the second-half, Pakistan played much better and created
penalty corners (PCs). The first one came when the scoreline was 2-0,
and the game couldve changed there and then. But captain Sohail Abbas failed to convert three in a row which came one after the other.
This can be put down to a lack of planning and communication from
the bench because, ideally, an indirect variation was required after the
first miss. After that Pakistan failed to stop GBRs incursion and they
scored two more goals from PCs through Ashley Jackson in the 50th
and 67th minute. It can be safely said that all departments were not up to the mark. Penalty corner defense, which was really good in the past
matches, was very average as was the goal-keeping from Imran Shah.
There was no connection between the midfield and strikers. Pakistan
scored their only goal in the 70th minute through Abbas low shot on a
PC. There were no movements from the front line, which meant the
defenders were under constant pressure and the midfielders were unable to build up the attack. When they could, the midfielders were
not delivering the ball quickly enough. Unity and discipline were
clearly lacking. A much bigger effort was required from Pakistans goalkeeper but he
also failed to deliver. It was a coaching error, as they should have
implemented a different, better plan after half-time. But they failed to
read the situation. Even when goal-scoring opportunities presented
themselves, the Greenshirts were found wanting. They failed to
counter GBRs PC defense and should definitely have employed indirect variations. GBRs goal-keeper James Fair stopped PCs with much more
confidence which eventually spurred his team on to score two more
goals in the second-half. The junior-most player in the Pakistan side has been with the team for
the last one and a half year so I dont think this team is an
inexperienced squad by any stretch. All these players need to step up
to plate now and should not rely on the performances of the big
names alone. One positive from this match was the tireless attitude of
the Pakistani players which should serve them well in the coming games. Coping with South Africas variation They are ranked 12th in the world but they have a great fighting spirit.
They dont have big names but play well as a team and dont give up
even after conceding goals. South Africa have enjoyed a good run
against Pakistan in the recent past, most notably when they beat us in
the 2010 World Cup and then in the Commonwealth Games the same
year. They have in their ranks, Justin Reid-Ross and their captain Smith, who make a very good PC attack. They are particularly good with
indirect variations on the top of the circle so Pakistan should come
with a solid plan and keep changing their running formation on corner
defense. South Africa try to build up the game from their right side and
play long balls on the line. Their strikers employ a lot of horizontal
switches to receive the ball on the flank. Their captain is their main player in the build up and should be the one constantly marked. They
dont force the attack from the center and enter the circle from the
flanks and use the base line well. One area where Pakistan can really make them pay is their defense.
They tend to freeze on odd occasion and normally run in a 3-1
formation on PCs but sometimes change it to a 2-2. High balls from
Justin Reid-Ross should be taken seriously. Make room to attack Pakistan should play an attacking game from the very first minute.
They should not wait for the opportunities, rather make the
opportunities. Pakistan should play this game with confidence but not
underestimate their opponents. South Africa has looked decent in
London so far and the fact that they have beaten Pakistan twice should
give Sohail Abbas men no room for complacency. South Africas defense is weak on its left side so the game plan for Pakistan should be
pretty obvious. Quick restart on free hits will be very effective against
them and will help create PCs also. Pakistan must plan the PC and defense well. The defenders need to
particularly look out for the horizontal switch and high balls, which is
likely to be a pattern from South Africa. Goal keeper Imran Shah should
communicate with defenders to make sure that Pakistan is effective
with its counter control and should also adjust the defenders in the
right positions. Pakistans strikers really need to make themselves counted now. So far
the Greenshirts have scored just one field goal. They cannot keep
running the same line and should create off the ball movement and
some switches to make space which will ultimately help the midfield
and the defense. Once this happens the defenders and midfielders can
build up play and South Africa will no doubt be left wanting. Spirited teamwork essential The midfielders have an important role and they should join the attack
rather than just acting as a barrier for the attacking South Africans.
Pakistan should play high speed, pressing hockey and get on the score
sheet early. Even when that is achieved they should not sit back and,
ideally, try to go for more goals and force the opponents to change
their plan. This is will surely create more space for Pakistan to exploit the weak South African defense. Shakeel Abbasi should be playing as right midfield with Fareed Ahmed
on the left and Rizwan (Sr) should be placed as a left striker.
Muhammad Touseeq has not been seen in action in the last two games
and he should be used to give rest to some players in the midfield.
Touseeq is very talented and can be used anywhere in the midfield. Muhammd Imran should be used deep in defense and Sohail can be
placed on the right-half position with Rizwan (Jr) as his replacement.
Pakistan have to show good teamwork in the remaining matches and
if they try to change the game individually, then the results will be for
the worst. Imran Shah should give solid support to the team which will
boost the confidence of the rest of the team and they will play with less fear and display more aggressive intent. Pakistan should put the match against GBR behind them and enter the
field with a new spirit and passion. They must tell themselves that
they can still make it to the semis and rest assured, the whole nation is
praying for a Pakistan win. Players to watch Waseem Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan and Rizwan
www.dawn.com/2012/08/04/pakistan-have-to-be-fearless-now/
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Pakistan should win with good goal difference.
here is stats of group A
Yellow = Australia
Red= Great Britian
Green = Pakistan
Orange = Spain
Australia V South africa 6-0 , Aus V Spain 5-0, Aus V Arg 2-2
Pakistan V Spain , 1-1, Pak V Arg 2- 0 , SA V Spain 2-3
Great Britian V Argentina 4-0, GB V SA 2-2 , GB V Pak 4-1
Still two matches are left. Hence no prediction for semi final team.
If Great Britain beats Australia. Then Australia and Britain have much better chance for semi final. Australia and Britain looking stronger for semi place, but Pak and Spain are still not out of the race for semi final. Still wait for 2 match
here is stats of group A
Yellow = Australia
Red= Great Britian
Green = Pakistan
Orange = Spain
Australia V South africa 6-0 , Aus V Spain 5-0, Aus V Arg 2-2
Pakistan V Spain , 1-1, Pak V Arg 2- 0 , SA V Spain 2-3
Great Britian V Argentina 4-0, GB V SA 2-2 , GB V Pak 4-1
Still two matches are left. Hence no prediction for semi final team.
If Great Britain beats Australia. Then Australia and Britain have much better chance for semi final. Australia and Britain looking stronger for semi place, but Pak and Spain are still not out of the race for semi final. Still wait for 2 match
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[url="http://www.aasportsnews.com/pakistan-vs-south-africa-live-hockey-match-score-london-olympics/714374/]Pakistan Vs South Africa Live Hockey Match[/url] start 2:45 pk standard time.today Pakistan Pakistan team perform extra ordinary.inshallah Pakistan team win today match and also win the Olympic Gold medal..
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pakistan will lose, im confident but im still rooting for them and will watch the game
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