Pakistan Fails to Secure Win After 2-0 Lead in Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match Against Malaysia
In a tightly contested match at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, Pakistan and Malaysia ended in a 2-2 draw during the Asian Champions Trophy on Sunday. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead, Pakistan was unable to maintain their advantage, leading to a tied outcome.
Goals for Pakistan came from Nadeem Ahmed and Sufyan Khan, with both players putting the Green Shirts in a commanding position. The match remained goalless at the end of the first quarter, but Sufyan’s strike gave Pakistan the lead in the second quarter. Nadeem added a second goal in the third quarter, strengthening Pakistan’s hold on the game.
However, Malaysia quickly fought back. They scored their first goal through a penalty corner and leveled the match with Aiman Rozemi’s goal just five minutes before the final whistle. Pakistan’s disappointment was evident after the match, as they were unable to convert their early dominance into a win.
Ammad Butt of Pakistan was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, receiving a memento and a $200 prize.
Pakistan’s Remaining Matches in the Asian Champions Trophy:
- September 9: vs South Korea
- September 11: vs Japan
- September 12: vs China
- September 14: vs India
The eighth edition of the Asian Champions Trophy kicked off on Sunday in China. Six teams are competing in a round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the semifinals on September 16. The third-place playoff and the final will take place on September 17.
