Pakistan has qualified for the final of the FIH Nations Cup after beating France in the first semifinal that was decided on a penalty shoot-out in Kuala Lumpur, on Friday.
The match ended in a 3-3 draw at the end of regulation time, pushing the game into a shoot-out.
Pakistan held its nerve and clinched a 3-2 win in penalties to book a spot in the final.
The Greenshirts had earlier qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament on goal difference despite a close 3-4 defeat to New Zealand in their final group match in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan registered a win against Japan and played out a draw with hosts Malaysia.
With four points from three matches, Pakistan currently sits second in Pool B and remains in contention for a place in the semi-finals.
Following the loss, Pakistan’s progression depended on the outcome of the match between Malaysia and Japan.
With results favouring Pakistan and a superior goal difference, the team booked its spot in the tournament’s semi-final round.