AMSTERDAM (Dunya News) – Pakistan defeated Japan 4-3 in a classification match at the FIH Hockey World Cup being held in the Netherlands, securing their first victory of the tournament.
The win marks Pakistan’s first victory in a Hockey World Cup match in 16 years. The national team’s previous World Cup win came in 2010, when Pakistan defeated Spain 2-1.
Pakistan failed to qualify for the 2014 Hockey World Cup, while the team could not win a single match at the 2018 edition.
Goal scorers
Against Japan, Rana Waheed scored twice for Pakistan, while Hannan Shahid and Hammad each found the net once. Pakistan held on for a 4-3 victory over Japan in the classification match.
The result gives Pakistan a much-needed boost as the team continues its campaign at the ongoing World Cup in the Netherlands.