LONDON: Pakistan’s horror run in the FIH Hockey Pro League continued as England handed them their 14th consecutive loss in the tournament with a 2-1 victory at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Center on Wednesday.
Despite taking a lead in the second quarter, the Green Shirts ended up on the losing side.
In the first quarter, both teams failed to score despite being awarded six PCs. Consequently, the first quarter ended 0-0.
However, Rana Waheed Ashraf broke the deadlock for Pakistan in the 26th minute with an overhead smash, putting his side ahead in the game.
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The Three Lions capitalized on the opportunity of multiple penalty corners and scored an equalizer in the 39th minute. Phil Roper was the goal scorer for the home side.
At the end of the third quarter, the scoreline remained 1-1.
At the start of the fourth quarter and in the 45th minute of the game, Samuel Hooper doubled England’s lead and put their side in a commanding position.
The goal proved enough to seal a win, moving England to second position on the points table with seven wins out of 13 games.
Meanwhile, Pakistan remains in the bottom position with 14 losses and a goal difference of -44. They play India again on Friday, 26 June, followed by a final fixture against England on Saturday, 27 June.
