Hockey: Malaysia beat Pakistan in 3rd juniors match

Malaysia were up 5-0 in the first half but Pakistan bounced back and scored three goals in the second session.

KARACHI:

Malaysia earned a consolation win over Pakistan in the final match of the junior hockey series after thrashing the visitors 5-3 in Kuala Lumpur.

Pakistan has already secured the series with wins in the first two matches. The hosts looked a different side and dominated the final match. They were up 5-0 in the first half but Pakistan bounced back and scored three goals in the second session to reduce the deficit thanks to Mohammad Dilber, Mohammad Suleman and Mohammad Umair. Pakistan scored 12 goals in the series while Malaysia managed 11. Pakistan will now play two matches against South Korea which starts on April 12.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 10^th, 2012.