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Summary Pakistan defeated defending champion New Zealand in the opening of Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament.
IPOH (Online): Pakistan Saturday defeated defending champion New Zealand in the opening game of Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament here on Saturday.
According to the media, Pakistan won the match by 4-3 goals.
Muhammad Imran bagged a hat-trick while the fourth goal was scored by Abdul Haseeb.
Pakistan scored three goals in the first half. New Zealand came from the behind and at one stage equalized the match before Muhammad Imran scored the decisive goal to register a win for Pakistan.
