Pakistan, June 9 -- Pakistan's men's football team has created history by reaching a senior international final for the first time in 35 years after a commanding 2-0 victory over Afghanistan in the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in the Maldives.

The Green Shirts delivered a strong performance in their final round-robin match, with goals from Umar Nawaz and Harun Hamid securing a crucial win that ensured their place in the tournament final. The result confirmed Pakistan's position among the top two teams, setting up a title clash on June 10 against either Bangladesh U23 or Afghanistan.

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