Overview
- Pakistan had already won the four-match series after the senior side took the first three Tests, a result that prompted the PHF to give the Under-21 team international exposure in the final fixture.
- The Pakistan U-21 team were defeated 6-2 by South Korea's senior side in the last Test on Friday, with Korea opening quickly through two early penalty-corner goals.
- South Korea dominated after halftime by converting multiple penalty corners and field goals, while Pakistan’s U-21 scorers were Mohammad Ahmed and Ghulam Mustafa.
- The match at Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad was attended by PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Selection Committee Chairman Samiullah Khan and other officials who said they will use performances to inform future selections.
- PHF framed the exercise as part of a wider push to rebuild Pakistan hockey through youth investment, and selectors will now weigh the U-21 players’ exposure against the clear gap shown when facing experienced international opposition.