Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan defeat Japan 2-1 to register first win

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**Pakistan Secures First Win in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy**

Pakistan defeated Japan 2-1 on Wednesday to secure their first victory in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China.

The match saw Nadeem Ahmed score the opening goal for Pakistan in the first quarter. Japan equalized with a goal in the second quarter, but Sufyan Khan’s goal in the 10th minute of the second quarter restored Pakistan’s lead, which they maintained for the win.

Previously, Pakistan’s first two games ended in draws. On September 8, Pakistan’s match against Malaysia ended 2-2. The following day, Pakistan faced South Korea, where they were held to another 2-2 draw. Despite taking a two-goal lead with two quick goals by Hanan Shahid in the fourth quarter, South Korea equalized just before the match ended.

Pakistan's upcoming fixtures include a match against China on September 12 and another against India on September 14.

**Pakistan's Asian Champions Trophy Schedule:**
- vs Malaysia (2-2) — September 8
- vs South Korea (2-2) — September 9
- vs Japan (2-1) — September 11
- vs China — September 12
- vs India — September 14