IPOH: In a one-sided match, Pakistan defeated South Korea by 4-0 in their second Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match on Sunday in Ipoh, Malaysia.
Pakistan made an explosive start as Hannan Shahid secured the first goal just 3 minutes into the game with a powerful field goal, setting the tone for the clash.
The momentum continued to swing in Pakistan’s favour as Arshad Liaqat added to the scoreboard, netting another field goal in the twentieth minute of the match.
With a relentless display of skill and determination, Ghazanfar Ali further extended the lead with a third field goal in the 27th minute, leaving the South Korean defence struggling to keep pace.
As the match progressed into the third quarter, Green Shirts’ solid defence held firm, denying their opponents any opportunity to narrow the gap. The score remained unchanged at the end of the third quarter, with Pakistan maintaining their commanding 3-0 lead.
In the final quarter, Pakistan sealed their victory with a strong performance, as Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner into a goal in the 50th minute, putting the match out of Korea’s reach.
Pakistan’s Victory Against Malaysia
Pakistan beat Malaysia with a last-minute winner by Abu Mahmood on Saturday. The nine-goal thriller witnessed some of the best goals as the Green Shirts managed to emerge triumphant 5-4 after a long 60 minutes.
Pakistan will play its next match against Japan on May 7 at the same venue.
