ISLAMABAD:Pakistan hockey team clinched fifth place by defeating China 6-1 in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai, India.
According to details, Pakistan took an early lead with a field goal by Muhammad Imad in the 10th minute. Mohammad Sufyan Khan extended the lead with two penalty corner goals in the 11 & 12th minute of 1st quarter.
Abdul Hanan Shahid scored another field goal just before the end of the first quarter. China’s CHEN Benhai scored a penalty corner goal in the 35th minute. Pakistan’s Muhammad Imad and Rana Abdul Waheed scored through a penalty corner and a field goal respectively in the later stages. CHEN Chongcong of China received a green card, while Pakistan’s Osama Bashir got a yellow card during the match. Pakistan scored 7 field goals and 6 penalty corner goals during the event.
Pakistan player Mohammad Imad was awarded the Best Young Player of the Match while Captain Umar Bhatta got the Hero of the Match award.