Pakistan Vs Afghanistan Highlights, AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers: PAK, AFG Match Ends In Stalemate

Hellooo, folks! We’re back with another live blog, and it’s all eyes on Pakistan vs Afghanistan in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. Stick around for all the action, updates, and thrills as they unfold.

There will be no live streaming or television broadcast of the Pakistan vs Afghanistan match in India. Fans in India can watch all India matches of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers live on the FanCode app and website.

In their most recent contest, Afghanistan emerged victorious over Pakistan, underscoring their position as the higher-ranked team globally: 161 versus Pakistan’s 199 in the FIFA standings. Still, with Pakistan enjoying home advantage and improved efforts in recent outings, a closely contested match is expected in Islamabad.  

Afghanistan have been dealing with squad disruptions, including recent visa delays, but will be looking for a disciplined performance to stay clear of the group’s bottom position. Both teams know that positive results in the last group matches are vital as the qualification campaign nears its conclusion.

And we are off! The atmosphere at Jinnah Stadium is buzzing as Pakistan and Afghanistan take to the pitch for this crucial AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers clash. Fans are waving flags, drums are beating, and both sides are looking fired up.

Starting XIs:
Pakistan: Butt Y., Hayat M. U., Ikhtisham V., Iqbal A., Khan H., Fazal M., Uzair A., Nabi R., Ghazi A. A. K., Abdulla M., Arshad A
Afghanistan: Hamidi, Mansor, Arezou, Hamayouni, Ahadi, Nazari, Akbari, Rahimi, Kuhiar, Skandari, Mousavi

Pakistan are pushing forward early, probing Afghanistan’s defence, while Afghanistan are staying compact, ready to spring on the counter. You can feel the intensity in every pass, every touch, this is going to be a rollercoaster.

We’re just three minutes in, and it’s a patient chess match on the pitch. Pakistan and Afghanistan are evenly matched, probing and jockeying for space, but neither side has managed to threaten the goal yet. The crowd’s waiting for that first spark, the scoreline remains 0-0.

Still nothing doing! Both teams are keeping it tight, but clear chances are hard to come by. The ball is pinging around midfield, and the fans are growing restless, waiting for that first moment to ignite the stadium. Score remains 0-0.

Drama flashes for Pakistan. Ahmad Faraz Gulzari gets a golden opportunity with a right-footed strike from outside the box, but it drifts just wide to the left. The crowd lets out a collective groan, so close to breaking the deadlock. Score still 0-0.

It’s all square at the break here at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan 0-0 Afghanistan. The first half has been a tight, tactical affair with both teams cautious and disciplined. Pakistan had a golden chance through Ahmad Faraz Gulzari, whose curling effort from outside the box went just wide, but aside from that, clear-cut opportunities have been rare.

Afghanistan have looked solid at the back, staying compact and ready to counter, but they’ve struggled to find space in the final third. The midfield battle has been intense, with both sides cancelling each other out.

Fans are on the edge of their seats, knowing that the next goal could swing the game. The second half promises to be more open and exciting, let’s see who takes the initiative.

And we’re back! The second half kicks off at a tense Jinnah Stadium. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan are back on the attack, but the deadlock remains unbroken, chances are still scarce as the teams feel each other out. Scoreline still 0-0.

Heart-stopper for Pakistan. Otis Khan steps up for a penalty, and the stadium holds its breath, but the shot misses! The chance to break the deadlock slips away, leaving fans stunned and the score still 0-0.

Almost a goal for the hosts! Afghanistan play a back pass but the defender does not know that the PAK forward is lurking around, but fortunately the GK comes to the rescue.

Some injury concerns for the no 3 PAK defender. He is in absolute pain. AFG and PAK players surround the ref but the latter does not go with the emotions and cools down the situation.

Still no goals here to report. We are heading towards FT and probably we might see some late drama if it unfolds.

It ends in a draw.