Pakistan extended their perfect start to the 2024 Junior Asia Cup Hockey with a resounding 6-0 victory over Bangladesh in Muscat, Oman, on Thursday. This commanding win follows their opening 7-2 triumph over China, keeping them at the top of their group.
The star of the match was once again Pakistan’s most impactful new hockey star Sufyan Khan, who netted a brilliant hat-trick.
Pakistan opened the scoring in the 23rd minute through a penalty corner conversion by Sufyan, giving them an early lead. Shortly after, Mohammad Ammad doubled the advantage with a field goal, making it 2-0.
Sufyan Khan was unstoppable, adding two more goals in the 32nd and 43rd minutes, completing his hat-trick and putting Pakistan firmly in control. Rana Waleed increased the lead further with a goal in the 51st minute, and Zakiya Hayat wrapped up the scoring with a sixth goal in the final minute.
Ammad’s all-round contribution earned him the Player of the Match award, recognizing his key role in Pakistan’s dominant performance.
After dismantling Bangladesh, Pakistan will face the hosts Oman on November 30, where they will look to maintain their perfect record in the group stages of the Junior Asia Cup.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | +11 | 6 | Semi-finals and 2025 Junior World Cup |
| 2 | Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | +11 | 6 | Semi-finals and 2025 Junior World Cup |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 3 | |
| 4 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 | −8 | 0 | |
| 5 | Oman (H) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | −10 | 0 |
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