Dominant show continues as Pakistan’s U18 hockey team books second consecutive victory in Group A at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre, China.
🏑 Clinical Pakistan Punishes Sri Lanka in Dazhou
Pakistan’s under-18 men’s hockey team delivered another ruthless performance at the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025, crushing Sri Lanka 9-0 in their second Group A match on Sunday at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre in China.
With this commanding win, Pakistan solidifies its position at the top of Group A, following an earlier 8-0 triumph over Hong Kong.
⚡ First Quarter Blitz: 4 Goals in 13 Minutes
Pakistan wasted no time taking control of the match.
- Abdullah Awan struck in the 4th minute with a field goal.
- Zubair Latif followed up just a minute later.
- Asam Haider made it 3-0 by converting a penalty corner in the 7th minute.
- Atif Ali added the fourth with a field goal in the 13th minute.
The early onslaught left Sri Lanka struggling to recover and gave Pakistan full command.
🥅 Second Quarter: Asam Haider’s Double
Pakistan’s offensive pressure continued in the second quarter:
- Asam Haider struck again, converting penalty corners in the 17th and 24th minutes, completing a brilliant first-half hat-trick.
- By halftime, the score read 6-0 in Pakistan’s favor.
🏑 Third Quarter: Adeel and Atif Seal the Rout
There was no let-up after the break.
- Adeel netted twice, scoring in the 35th and 42nd minutes.
- Atif Ali completed his brace in the 44th minute, sealing a 9-0 demolition.
Pakistan’s defense remained tight, ensuring Sri Lanka had no room to respond throughout the four quarters.
🚨 Previous Match Recap: 8-0 vs Hong Kong
In their tournament opener, Pakistan defeated Hong Kong 8-0, despite major travel disruptions. The team landed in China just hours before kickoff due to visa delays, missing all warm-up sessions.
Even with no preparation, they dominated:
- One goal in Q2
- Two goals in Q3
- Five goals in Q4
Key performers:
- Shahbaz Hassan, Abdullah Awan, Mohammad Farooq (2 goals each)
- Amir Sohail, Mohammad Zaman (1 goal each)
📊 Group A Standings and Upcoming Fixtures
Group A Teams: Pakistan, China (hosts), Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka
Next Match:
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Tuesday, at the same venue
A win against Bangladesh will likely confirm Pakistan’s place in the knockout stages.
🌟 Player Highlights So Far
- Asam Haider: 5 goals (4 from penalty corners)
- Atif Ali: 3 goals in 2 matches
- Abdullah Awan: Goals in both games
- Adeel: Double strike against Sri Lanka
- Shahbaz Hassan & Mohammad Farooq: Key scorers vs Hong Kong
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