Pakistan secured a resounding 4-0 victory against Korea in their second Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match on Sunday in Ipoh, Perak. The game started with an explosive start as Hannan Shahid scored the opening goal three minutes into the match with a powerful field goal, setting the tone for the encounter.
Arshad Liaqat added to Pakistan’s lead with another field goal in the 20th minute, maintaining the momentum in their favour. Ghazanfar Ali extended Pakistan’s lead with a third field goal in the 27th minute, leaving the Korean defence struggling to keep up.
Throughout the third quarter, Pakistan’s solid defence thwarted any attempts by Korea to narrow the gap, maintaining their commanding 3-0 lead. As the match entered the final quarter, Pakistan sealed their victory with a clinical performance. Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner into a goal in the 50th minute, securing an insurmountable lead for his team.
The match against Malaysia on Saturday saw Pakistan emerge victorious with a last-minute winner by Abu Mahmood in a thrilling 5-4 encounter. With some of the best goals witnessed in the tournament, the Green Shirts triumphed after a closely contested 60 minutes.
Pakistan’s upcoming match against Japan is scheduled for May 7 at the same venue.
