Pakistan down by S Africa, finish sixth in CWG hockey

NEW DELHI: South Africa fought back to beat 10-man Pakistan on a golden goal in an ill-tempered clash on Tuesday and finish fifth in the Commonwealth Games men's field hockey competition.

With the scores tied 2-2 at full time, Justin Reid scored the decisive goal in extra-time after Pakistan were reduced to 10 men following a red card to Muhammad Irfan in the 58th minute.

Irfan was punished for bringing down South Africa's Marvin Harper inside the 'D'.

South African forward Lloyd Jones was livid over the rough tackle but said the team did not let the incident affect their performance.

It was veteran striker Rehann Butt who put Pakistan ahead, scoring field goals in the 28th and 52nd minutes.

Trailing 2-0, South Africa fought back to level the scores with Reid converting a penalty-corner in the 55th and Gareth Carr in the 62nd.

Stunned by the reverse, Pakistan tried to regroup but were let down by poor co-ordination among the players.

Reid made most of the extra-time, converting a penalty with a drag-flick in the 75th minute.

Butt said the red card devastated the team.