Pakistan ready for Semi-Final after beating India in Asia Cup.

ASIA CUP 2009

India started their Asia Cup campaign on a disastrous note, going down 2-3 to arch-rivals Pakistan in a nerve- wrecking rain-marred match at the Wisma Belia Kuantan hockey stadium in Kuantan, Malaysia.

The traditional rivals starting the game on a high pace note and seemed in no mood to give an inch to each other. Pakistan was the more aggressive of the two sides. Pakistan when scored the winning goal in the 55th minute through a powerful drag flick which beat Indian custodians hands down.

With today's win and the draw against China yesterday, the three-time former champions Pakistan are assured of a place in Thursday's semi-final.