Pakistan thrash Spain 4-1 in the first match of the series

BARCELONA: Pakistan Men’s Hockey Team sealed an astonishing 4-1 victory over the home side of Spain in the first match of the two-match series, here on Tuesday.

Pakistan started the two-match series on a high as the side secured a comprehensive victory over the better-ranked Spain.

The green shirts completely dominated the first half of the match as the side scored three goals, while the home side remained unable to net the ball once.

Rizwan scored the first goal for Pakistan in the first quarter of the game through a short corner. Ijaz Ali then scored the third field goal for Pakistan in the second quarter which resulted in Pakistan taking a three-goal lead over Spain.

The two teams remained involved in a hard-fought second half of the match with both scoring a goal each and the green shirts, in the end, claimed a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Spain. Roman made the fourth strike for the men in green.

It’s worth noting that the two teams will now face off in the second match of the series on May 4.

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