Pakistan’s junior hockey staff conquered hosts China 4-2 of their essential recreation of the AHF Males’s Junior Asia Cup 2026, with Hamza Fayyaz scoring a positive brace within the fast-paced present in Moqi, China, on Saturday.
Pakistan made an aggressive begin and took management via objectives from Fayyaz, Nadeem Khan and Abdul Sami.
Fayyaz struck within the second and 51st minute, whereas Nadeem transformed a penalty nook within the 18th minute. Sami added a subject objective within the 35th minute to seal a convincing win.
China responded via quick nook specialist Wang Yubo within the twenty sixth minute earlier than Ao Dongzi hit a subject objective within the 54th minute to scale back the deficit. Nevertheless, Pakistan performed with intent and didn’t permit the hosts to press them.
The outcome marked one other sturdy efficiency by Pakistan, who mixed attacking strain with disciplined defending to maintain the hosts at bay.
Pakistan’s efficiency was marked by efficient teamwork, attacking intent and a powerful defensive effort, permitting the staff to keep up its benefit regardless of China’s makes an attempt to struggle again within the second half.
The victory offers Pakistan an necessary enhance within the match because the junior aspect continues its marketing campaign within the continental competitors. Beating the hosts additionally gives momentum forward of the staff’s remaining matches, the place Pakistan will look to construct on its sturdy begin and push for a spot among the many main groups.
Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) President Mohiuddin Ahmed Wani congratulated the gamers and staff officers on the victory and praised their efficiency. He additionally expressed his finest needs for the staff’s remaining matches.
The Males’s Junior Asia Cup is a crucial platform for younger gamers searching for to ascertain themselves at worldwide degree, with the match additionally serving as a pathway in the direction of higher-level competitors.