ISLAMABAD: In the second match of the FIH Men’s World Cup Qualifier, held from March 1 to 7 Pakistan defeated Malaysia 5-3 successfully advancing to the semi finals. The victory marked an important step for Pakistan in their pursuit of World Cup qualification.
For Pakistan the goals were scored by Rana Waheed Ashraf, Zakariya Hayat Ahmed Nadeem Muhammad Sufyan Khan and Muhammad Ammar each contributing one goal. Malaysia’s goals were scored by Abdul Rauf Ahkamullah and Fitri Saari with one goal each.
Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani, President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, along with Ad hoc Governance and Management Chairmen Islahuddin Siddiqui and Hassan Sardar and Chief Selector Samiullah Khan congratulated the national team on their impressive performance.
Pakistan’s national team is scheduled to play its third match of the World Cup Qualifier against Austria on March 4th aiming to continue their winning streak and secure a spot in the tournament finals.

