Pakistan defeated Japan 4-1 which is the 2nd victory for Pakistan in Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament. Malaysian city Ipoh hosted this match of 25th Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament. Arslan Qadir scored two goals while Ali Shan and Rizwan Ali scored 1 goal each from Pakistan team. No team could score a goal in the first quarter and the first goal from Pakistan was scored in the 20th minute of 2nd half by Ali Shan. After 4 minutes, Rizwan Ali scored 2nd goal from Pakistan. Japan took a penalty corner after few minutes but could not convert it in to goal due to which the 2nd quarter ended with 2-0 in favor of Pakistan.
At 48th minute in 3rd quarter, Japan scored its 1st goal on penalty corner. 3rd goal from Pakistan was scored by Arslan Qadir during the same half. Just 3 minutes before the end of the match, Arslan scored 4th goal from Pakistan which proved decisive and the match ended with 4-1 goal with success for Pakistan. In the whole tournament, Arslan Qadir has scored 6 goals.
Pakistan could win only 2 out of its total 6 matches and tomorrow Pakistan will play the match for 5thposition in the tournament.
Pakistan Defeats Japan 4-1 In Azlan Shah Hockey Cup