LAHORE: Hyder Aasim’s brace helped Pakistan crush China 8-3 in the inaugural match of the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Saturday.
Hyder struck back-to-back goals in the 55th and 57th minutes to help his team win handsomely.
Earlier, Saifullah put Pakistan ahead in the 13th minute while Farooq Mohammad doubled the lead in the 30th minute; Rana Walid pumped in the third goal in the 37th while Hamza Fayyaz smashed the fourth.
Mustafa Ghulam scored in the 43rd minute before Usman Mohammad sounded the board in the 44th.
Published in Dawn, October 18th, 2026
