LAHORE: Pakistan conceded in the dying minutes to India as the two teams played out an absorbing 3-3 draw on the opening day of the Sultan Johor Junior Hockey Cup in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Friday.

India took the lead through Amandeep’s 30th-minute field goal but Pakistan levelled matters barely 60 seconds later as Arbaaz Ahmed converted a penalty corner.

Abdul Hanan Shahid’s field goal in the 49th put Pakistan in front but India set up a frantic finale when Arjun levelled with four minutes to go.

Arbaz put Pakistan back in front with another drag-flick conversion in the 58th only for Uttam to score a minute later to ensure the points were shared.

Pakistan will play New Zealand in their second group game on Saturday before meeting Malaysia on Oct 31.

Published in Dawn, October 28th, 2023