LAHORE: Pakistan continued their domination in the Hockey5s Asia Cup as they beat Oman and played a high-scoring draw with Malaysia in Salalah, Oman on Thursday.
The national side beat Oman 9-4 to register their fourth victory on the trot before their perfect run ended with a 5-5 draw against Malaysia. Nevertheless, Pakistan stayed on top of the tournament’s Elite category’s standings with 13 points.
Pakistan captain Rana Abdul Waheed, who had already scored 13 goals in the first three matches, added to his tally five more against Oman and three more against Malaysia.
In the Oman fixture, Arshad Liaqat scored a brace while Mohammad Abdullah and Zikriya Hayat contributed a goal apiece. Against Malaysia, Murtaza Mohammad and Abdul Rehman were also on the scoreboard.
Published in Dawn, September 1st, 2023
