HANGZHOU: Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 5-2 in the hockey competition of the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou, China.
Pakistan hockey team showcased their mettle with yet another win and emerged victorious in their second pool clash against Bangladesh, triumphing with a decisive score line of 5 goals to 2.
Despite a momentary setback when Bangladesh seized the lead in the nineteenth minute through a penalty corner, the Pakistan team rallied valiantly.
Afraz came to the fore, leveling the score with a field goal in the thirtieth minute, setting the stage for Pakistan’s eventual win. In the 40th minute of the match, Pakistan’s right striker Shahzeb Khan fortified advantage by notching a field goal. Shortly after, in the 43rd minute, the left striker Mohammad Imad extended the lead by posting the third goal for the team.
Bangladesh managed to narrow the gap, posting a field goal in the 46th minute. However, Pakistan remained relentless, as drag flick maestro Sufyan Khan thundered a rapid flick from a penalty corner, striking the team’s fourth goal in the 48th minute.
In the 57th minute, Pakistan’s drag flick specialist Arbaaz Ahmed showcased his skills by executing a precise and swift drag flick during an important penalty corner, resulting in Pakistan’s 5th goal of the match.
Pakistan’s Next Match Against Uzbekistan
Set to embark on their third match at 6:00 am Pakistan time on 28 September, the Pakistan hockey team was ready to face Uzbekistan in the Asian Games.
The tournament boasts 12 teams, divided into two pools. In Pool A, Pakistan was placed alongside Japan, Bangladesh, Singapore, India, and Uzbekistan, while Pool B includes Korea, China, Oman, Thailand Malaysia, , and Indonesia.
Pakistan’s hockey team has displayed a striking offensive performance, scoring a remarkable sixteen goals across their first two pool matches.
