HULUNBUIR CITY: Pakistan on Wednesday defeated Japan 2-1 to register their first victory of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, China.
The first goal was scored by Nadeem in the first quarter but later it was equalized as Japan’s team also scored a goal in the second quarter of the game.
In the 10th minute of the second quarter, Sufyan Khan scored a goal to restore Pakistan’s lead which was enough to claim a victory. Pakistan’s first two matches ended in a draw. The Green Shirts’ match against South Korea on Monday concluded in a 2-2 draw following they failed to defend their two-goal lead.
On Sunday, Pakistan’s clash against Malaysia also ended in a 2-2 draw. Pakistan will play against China on September 12 followed by India on September 14.
Pakistan’s Asian Champions Trophy Schedule
Malaysia vs Pakistan (2-2) — September 8
South Korea vs Pakistan (2-2) — September 9
Japan vs Pakistan (2-1) — September 11
China vs Pakistan— September 12
Pakistan vs India — September 14
