Pakistan booked their place in the final of the ongoing Diamond Jubilee Cup after defeating Afghanistan 2-0 in the semi-final of the Maldives International Four-Nation Tournament on Sunday.
The Pakistani side produced an outstanding performance, displaying exceptional tactical discipline, resilience, and clinical finishing to secure a historic victory.
Pakistan took an early lead in the fifth minute when forward Umar Nawaz found the back of the net. The team maintained control throughout the match before Harun Hamid sealed the win with a goal in stoppage time.
Having finished at the top of their group, Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals and successfully overcame Afghanistan to qualify for the championship match.
The victory marks a historic milestone for Pakistan football, as the national team has reached the final of an independent international tournament for the first time in 64 years. The last time Pakistan played in the final of such a competition was at the 1962 Merdeka Cup.
Pakistan will now face their opponent in the Diamond Jubilee Cup final on June 10, aiming to lift the prestigious trophy.
The four-nation international tournament, featuring Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Pakistan, began last week and has provided an important platform for regional football competition.
