New Zealand beat Pakistan in Commonwealth Games Hockey

Birmingham: New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 4-1 in the ongoing Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

New Zealand are now top of the table in Pool A with four points after two games. Meanwhile, Pakistan are in fourth place with one point after two matches.

In the Commonwealth Games, ten teams, divided in two groups, will participate in the men’s hockey event. Pakistan are placed in Pool A alongside Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Scotland. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.

It must be noted that Pakistan drew, 2-2, in their first game, yesterday, against South Africa.

Pakistan’s next match is against Scotland on August 3, meanwhile, their final encounter is against Australia on August 4.

Pakistan have never won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the past. Their best performance was during the 2006 event, in Melbourne, when they won the silver medal. The Green Shirts also managed to win bronze during the 2002 games in Manchester.