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Pakistan thump Netherlands 5-3 in the first match

AMSTERDAM: Pakistan Men’s Hockey Team secured an astonishing 5-3 victory over the Netherlands in the first match of the Europe Tour, here on Tuesday.

Pakistan started the Europe tour on a high as the side secured a comprehensive victory over the better-ranked Netherlands.

The two teams remained involved in a hard-fought match with the Netherlands dominating the first half with 2-1.

Despite trailing by one goal, the green shirts made an exceptional comeback in the second half; scoring three goals in response to the Netherlands’ one to claim the victory by 5-3.

For Pakistan, Rizwan netted a goal thrice, while Mubashir and Aijaz scored one each.

The green shirts will lock horns with the Netherlands in the second match tomorrow. Pakistan lead the three-match series 1-0.

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