IPOH: Pakistan crushed South Korea 4-0 to register their second consecutive victory in the ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Cup here on Sunday.
Pakistan earned an early advantage with Hannan Shahid hitting the net with a field goal in the third minute. Meanwhile, Arshad Liaqat further extended Pakistan’s lead in the 20th minute with a brilliant field goal.
Pakistan scored their third goal against South Korea with a field goal by Ghazanfar Ali in the 27th minute, maintaining their attacking momentum.
South Korea made several attempts in the third quarter to reduce the deficit, however, Pakistan’s defence kept them under control.
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Meanwhile, Sufyan Khan converted a penalty corner in the 50th minute to seal a 4-0 for Pakistan.
It’s worth mentioning that Pakistan had a flying start to their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup campaign with a nerve-testing 5-4 victory over Malaysia on Saturday. They will next face Japan on May 7.
Pakistan squad for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Goalkeepers: Abdullah, Muneebur Rehman.
Defenders: Usama Bashir, Ehtisham Aslam, Mohammad Abdullah, Sufiyan, Abu Bakar (vice-captain), Ammad Butt (captain).
Midfielders: Salman Razzaq, Arshad Liaquat, Moin Shakeel, Zakria Hayat, Murtaza Yaqoob, Ghazanfar Ali.
Forwards: Abdul Rehman (Sr), Abdul Hanan, Rana Waheed, Ejaz Ahmad.
Standbys: Akmal Hussain, Aqeel Ahmad, Arbaz, Hammad Anjum, Abdul Rehman (Jr), Abdul Manan, Rooman.
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