Pakistan-Malaysia opening match ties in Asian Champions Trophy
1. Pakistan fail to convert a 2-0 lead into victory in the tournament at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in China
On Sunday, the hockey match between Pakistan and Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy ended in a 2-2 draw.
Pakistan, playing at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China, was unable to maintain a 2-0 lead. Nadeem Ahmed and Sufyan Khan scored for Pakistan.
The game remained scoreless through the first quarter. Pakistan took the lead thanks to a goal from Sufyan Khan, followed by Nadeem Ahmed's goal in the third quarter, which seemed to secure their advantage. However, Malaysia clawed back with a penalty corner goal and Aiman Rozemi equalized just five minutes before the end.
Pakistan will be disappointed with the result, given their early 2-0 lead. Ammad Butt of Pakistan was named Player of the Match and received a memento and a $200 cheque.
**Pakistan's Asian Champions Trophy Schedule:**
- vs South Korea - September 9
- vs Japan - September 11
- vs China - September 12
- vs India - September 14
The eighth edition of the Asian Champions Trophy began on Sunday in China. Six teams will compete in a round-robin format, with the top four advancing to the semifinals on September 16. The third-place playoff and the final are scheduled for September 17.
