Pakistan beat Malaysia in first Azlan Shah Cup face-off

Ipoh (Malaysia): Pakistan on Saturday thrashed host Malaysia by five goals in their first match on the opening day of the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament.

Pakistan took the lead when Sufyan Khan struck a goal in the ninth minute. Abu Kamal of the host country levelled the score by scoring a goal in the first half. 

Pakistani players played brilliantly and scored four goals in the second half. Sufyan Khan completed his hat-trick. The national hockey team will play their second pool match against South Korea tomorrow (Sunday) at 3:15pm Pakistan time.

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Defeating Malaysia 5-4,our team proved their mettle
Special mention to Chairman @ranamashhood for playing crucial role in resolving differences & sending team to Malaysia. #pmyp pic.twitter.com/N9s3WmpS5n

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