Pak Navy and Mari Energies reach CNS All-Pakistan Hockey Championship final

TTS Report :

The semi-finals of the 4th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) All-Pakistan Hockey Championship 2025 were held on Friday at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore, delivering thrilling action as Pakistan Navy and Mari Energies secured their places in the final.

First semi-final: Dominant display by Pakistan Navy

In the opening semi-final, Pakistan Navy showcased their class with a commanding 4-0 victory over Pakistan Air Force.
Goal Scorers for Pak Navy:
Waleed – 1 goal
Hanan Shahid – 2 goals
Waseem – 1 goal

The match remained one-sided as Pakistan Navy maintained control throughout the game. Hanan Shahid was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance and clinical finishing.

Second semi-final: Mari Energies edge out Customs in thrilling shootout

The second semi-final between Customs and Mari Energies ended in a tense 1-1 draw during regulation time, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout.

Regulation Time Goals:
Customs – Abdul Qayyum (1 goal)
Mari Petroleum – Sufyan Khan (1 goal)

The match then proceeded to a penalty shootout, where Mari Petroleum triumphed 4-3 in a nerve-wracking contest.

Shootout Goals:
Mari Energies:
Ahmed Nadeem – 2 goals
Umer Mustafa – 1 goal
Arshad Liaqat – 1 goal

Customs:
Rana Sohail – 1 goal
Arbaz – 1 goal
Hamza Fayyaz – 1 goal

Abdullah Ishtiaq of Mari Petroleum was awarded man of the match for his crucial saves and composure under pressure.

The grand final between Pakistan Navy and Mari Energies will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 1500 hours at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore. The Chief of the Naval Staff will grace the occasion as the chief guest and distribute awards to the finalists.