In the inaugural hockey match of the Commonwealth Games 2022, Pakistan and South Africa played to a 2-2 tie thanks to Afraz’s late equaliser.

The Proteas were dominant with a 2-1 lead until Afraz capitalised on a penalty corner in the final minute to prevent defeat for Pakistan.

Connor Beauchamp’s penalty corner in the first quarter gave South Africa the lead. Beauchamp created an opportunity for South Africa to take a 1-0 lead against their opponents.

Pakistan was fortunate to receive a penalty corner opportunity, which Rizwan Ali successfully converted. Rizwan evaded opponents up front to score the equalising goal for Pakistan.

Following a scoreless third quarter, Matthew Guise-Brown of South Africa scored to regain the lead.

With a score of 2-1 against them, Pakistani players attempted to create as many opportunities as possible. Afraz scored the game-saving equaliser in the final minute to salvage the contest.

Tomorrow, July 31, Pakistan will now face New Zealand in their second encounter.

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