Afghanistan 1-1 Pakistan Player Ratings: Hanifi Rated 8/10 as Match Ended in Stalemate

It could be another day, another field, another game where the Pakistan National Team failed to deliver — but this time, they managed to secure a valuable point in their Group C fixture of the AFC Asian Qualifiers against Afghanistan. The buildup to the match was intense, as tensions between the two nations had escalated just hours earlier, allegedly leading to tragic consequences.

Afghanistan entered the game as favorites and proved their dominance early on, with Hanifi finding the back of the net within the first five minutes. It took Pakistan some time to settle their nerves, but they eventually found the equalizer in the 30th minute. After that, both sides battled hard for control, with Afghanistan maintaining a slight edge in possession and chances. However, neither team could find the winner, and the game ended in a 1-1 stalemate, earning both nations a single point from the fixture.

Here is the Afghanistan Vs Pakistan Player Ratings

Afghanistan Player Ratings vs Pakistan

Here are Afghanistan Player Ratings vs Pakistan

Goalkeeper

O. Azizi - 6.5: Steady hands with a few good stops to keep the draw intact. Distribution was average, but he stayed composed in a tense rivalry match.

Defenders

H. Askar - 7.0: Solid on the left, winning tackles and blocking crosses. His overlaps added width, though he tired late. Key to holding the line.

A. Arezou - 6.5: Reliable at center-back, clearing danger and winning headers. Caught out for Pakistan's equalizer but recovered well.

Nazary - 6.0: Gritty shift in defense, making recoveries but struggling with pace. Positioned okay but no standout moments.

M. Kouyar - 6.5: Tenacious on the right, supporting attacks and tracking back. A yellow for a foul, but his energy helped in counters.

Midfielders

O. Musawi - 7.0: Controlled the middle with smart passes and pressing. Set up the early goal buildup; faded slightly after halftime.

S. Muhammad - 6.5: Busy in the engine room, breaking plays and linking forward. Good work rate but passing accuracy dipped under pressure.

J. Sarz - 7.5: Creative spark, driving forward and creating chances. His vision nearly led to a winner; man of the match contender for the opener assist.

Forwards

M. Hanif - 8.0: Scored the early opener in the 5th minute with a cool finish, silencing the crowd. Troubled Pakistan's defense with runs; standout threat.

F. Sadat - 6.5: Held up play decently and pressed high, but isolated after the equalizer. A few half-chances went astray.

Popalzai - 6.0: Worked hard upfront, chasing balls but lacking service. Showed promise in hold-up but no end product.

Substitutes

Suleman Zurmati - 6.5: Came on at 46' for J. Sarz, adding fresh legs in midfield. Pressed well and won some balls, but couldn't unlock Pakistan's defense. Steady second-half contribution.

Hossein Zamani - 6.0: Entered at 56' for O. Popalzai upfront, injecting pace but isolated in attacks. Had one half-chance but lacked service. Limited impact in a tight game.

Manager

Vincent Aboubakar - 6.5: Set up an aggressive start that led to the early goal, but adjustments after the equalizer were cautious. Kept the team compact for the draw; pragmatic in a high-stakes rivalry.