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JEONJU: Pakistan Women’s team crushed Japan 79-39 on Monday to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025.
The match played at Jeonju Hwasan Gymnasium in South Korea marked Green Shirts’ fourth consecutive win in Pool B.
Pakistan’s team scores of 16-9, 39-17, 60-26, and 79-39 across the quarters propelled them to the final four stages of the tournament with 8 points.
Pakistan’s women’s team showcased its prowess, leading 16-9 in the first quarter of the match. At the halfway stage of the game, the scorecard read 39-17 with Green Shirts having a decisive lead.
The dominant play continued as Pakistan strengthened their chances with a lead of 60-26 in the second-to-last quarter of the game, ultimately sealing an emphatic victory.
Standout players included Leya Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, and captain Sumayya Kauthar Safdar, under the guidance of head coach Amanda Newton.
The thumping win was praised by senior officials of the Pakistan Netball Federation, including Chairman Mudassar Arain, President Samreen Malik, and Secretary General.
Pakistan will now face the Maldives tomorrow ahead of the knockout stages of the tournament.
For the unversed, the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025 comprises 11 teams. The tournament is played from June 27 to July 4 under the supervision of the Asian Netball Federation.
Pakistan is placed in Group B, which consists of Pakistan, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Japan, the Maldives, and Saudi Arabia. Group A includes Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and India.
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