Sports Bulletin Report
Hangzhou (China): Pakistan crushed Bangladesh by 5-2 in an Asian Games hockey match in Hangzhou, China, as Green Shirts claimed the second victory in a row in the regional hockey competition.
The Pakistan lads showcased their mettle with yet another triumph. In a hard-fought contest, Pakistan emerged victorious in their second pool match against Bangladesh, triumphing with a decisive score-line 5-2 after four quarters.
Despite of going down in the 19th minute of the match, when Bangladesh earned the lead through a penalty corner, Pakistan rallied valiantly and Afraz came to the fore, leveling the score with a field goal in the 30th minute 1-1.
In the 40th minute of the game, Pakistan's striker Shahzeb Khan fortified Pakistan's advantage by notching a field goal. Shortly after, in the 43rd minute, Pakistan's left striker Mohammad Imad extended the lead by slotting the third goal for the team.
Bangladesh managed a narrow the gap, striking a field goal in the 46th minute. However, Pakistan remained relentless, as drag flick maestro Sufyan Khan thundered a rapid flick from a penalty corner, securing Pakistan's fourth goal in the 48th minute. In the 57th minute of the game, Pakistan's talented drag flick specialist, Arbaaz Ahmed, showcased his exceptional skills by executing a precise and swift drag flick during a critical penalty corner, resulting in Pakistan's fifth goal of the match.
