Pakistan conquer China to keep winning run
“Pakistan extended their winning run in the men’s hockey competition at the Asian Games with a 3-0 victory over China on Thursday, strengthening their position in Pool B.Pakistan scored all three goals…”
Mahmood opened the scoring in the 19th minute from a penalty stroke before Sufyan doubled Pakistan’s advantage five minutes later with a penalty corner conversion. Hannan Shahid completed the scoring in the 28th minute as Pakistan took a commanding 3-0 lead into the remainder of the match.
The victory was Pakistan’s third in succession at the Games after they opened their campaign with a 9-0 win over Thailand before beating Uzbekistan 5-1. The result gives Pakistan nine points, leaving them level with pool leaders Malaysia.
China were unable to respond after Pakistan’s second-quarter burst.
Written by Sheheryar Munawar
Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter
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