The Pakistan hockey team made a triumphant start to their Asian Games campaign on Sunday, thrashing Singapore 11-0 in their opening match. The Green Shirts have a strong team this year, and they will be one of the favorites to win the title.
In exciting news from the Asian Games, Pakistan’s hockey team started their journey with a bang by defeating Singapore with a score of 11-0. Right from the beginning, Pakistan showed their strength and took the lead with a goal from Mohammad Abbas in just seven minutes.
The second quarter of the game was particularly impressive for Pakistan. As they scored five more goals, making it difficult for Singapore to catch up. Players like Mohammad Ammad, Arshad Liaquat, and Arbaz Ahmad each scored two goals, and Mohammad Shahzaib Khan also added to the scoreboard.
The momentum didn’t slow down in the third quarter, with Pakistan managing to score four more goals. Abdul Waheed Rana, Zikriya Hayat, Afraz, and Abdul Rehman all contributed to the growing lead.
While the final quarter saw Pakistan easing up a bit, they still secured one more goal. The match concluded with a resounding 11-0 victory for Pakistan. Their next challenge will be against Bangladesh on Tuesday. Uzbekistan on September 28, arch-rivals India on September 30, and Japan on October 2.
This win is a significant confidence booster for Pakistan’s hockey team. They aim to clinch their first Asian Games gold medal since 1982. With a strong team this year, the Green Shirts are considered strong contenders for the title. They’ve set the bar high, and fans are eagerly anticipating their next match.
PAKISTAN WOMEN’S TEAM LOST TO SRI LANKA IN THE SEMIFINALS
In the earlier match on Sunday, the Sri Lanka women’s cricket team displayed a dominant performance, defeating Pakistan by six wickets in the 2nd semi-final of the Asian Games Women’s Cricket event.
When Pakistan was at bat in Hangzhou, China. They struggled to put up a substantial score, losing nine players with a total of 75 runs in 20 overs.
Facing this manageable target, the Sri Lankan team secured victory with a loss of four wickets in just 16.3 overs.
