Metro53 - ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's national football team created history by winning the Diamond Jubilee Four-Nation International Football Tournament, securing the country's first international football title in 74 years. In the final played in the Maldives, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan 2-0 to lift the championship trophy.
Pakistan took the lead in the 24th minute when forward Shaiq Dost found the back of the net with a well-taken goal. The Green Shirts maintained their advantage throughout the match before sealing victory with a second goal in extra time, ending Afghanistan's hopes of a comeback.
The triumph marks a historic milestone for Pakistani football, with the national side claiming its first major international tournament title since the country's inception. Pakistan's previous notable achievement came when it reached the final of the Merdeka Tournament in 1962.
The national team remained unbeaten throughout the competition, delivering an impressive campaign. Pakistan secured victories over hosts Maldives and Afghanistan during the group stage, while their match against Bangladesh ended in a draw.
Pakistan Football Federation President Mohsen Gilani congratulated the players, coaching staff and football fans across the country on the landmark achievement. He also announced a special reward for the squad, describing the victory as a significant step forward for the revival and development of football in Pakistan.
The historic success has been widely celebrated by sports enthusiasts, who view the achievement as a major boost for the country's footballing future.
