Pakistan achieved its first victory in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, narrowly defeating Japan 2-1 in a closely fought match on Monday. The Green Shirts started with intensity, with Nadeem Ahmed scoring in the first quarter, giving Pakistan an early lead.
Japan responded in the second quarter, leveling the score, making the match tense. However, in the 10th minute of the same quarter, Sufyan Khan delivered a crucial goal that restored Pakistan’s lead. The team defended their advantage diligently until the final whistle.
This win comes after Pakistan’s previous two draws in the tournament. The team started with a 2-2 draw against South Korea and followed it up with another 2-2 stalemate against Malaysia.
With their next match scheduled against China on 12 September, Pakistan’s morale is high as they prepare for a high-stakes encounter with their arch-rivals, India, on 14 September. The victory has provided a much-needed boost, and fans remain hopeful that the team will continue building momentum and finish the tournament strongly.
