ODENSE, Denmark – Pakistan defeated Canada 3-0 on Friday in the men’s consolation semifinal at the men’s world team squash championships with the first two matches going the five-game distance.
Yasir Ali Butt defeated David Phillips of Pointe-Claire, Que., in the opener 11-6, 11-9, 5-11, 4-11, 11-8 and Aamir Atlas Khan clinched the match edging Shahier Razik of Toronto 11-5, 8-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-3. Farhan Mehboob beat Shawn DeLierre of Brossard, Que., in the third match 11-8, 11-2.
“We’ve had some tough matches in this tournament, “said Phillips. “My match was pretty weird. There was no rhythm and he won the first two matches quickly. That’s just the way he plays and he’s better at it than me.”Phillips said Canada, seeded seventh, entered the match confident it could beat number-six Pakistan.
“Pakistan had lost to South Africa earlier in the week and we felt good about the match-ups today,” said Phillips. “We’re pretty close so it’s a bit disappointing.”
Canadian number-one Jonathon Power of Montreal sat out the match after going five games and four games in Canada’s last two matches. Power retired from the pro circuit in 2006 but continues to play for Canada at major international events.
“Jonathon’s brought the team this far and he needed a break after some long matches,” said Phillips. “We need to take over and hopefully finish this tournament with a win.”
Canada plays Italy for seventh place on Saturday.
Meanwhile in the medal round semis, third-seeded France upset number-two England 2-1 while number-one Egypt bounced Australia 3-0.
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