Members of Indian hockey team. PHOTO: azlanshahcup.com
Like the previous year, Pakistan finished last in the hockey tournament.
Despite the humid conditions, both the teams played aggressively from the beginning and did not hold back.
Pakistan took the lead in the eight minute, off a penalty corner, when Muhammad Imran maneuvered the ball past the opponent’s keeper.
India hit back in the 16th minute as Rupinder Pal Singh used the penalty corner in his team’s favour.
India then took the lead and scored their second with the help of Akashdeep Singh. The team went 3-1 up in the 43rd minute as Malak Singh deflected the ball past Imran.
Pakistan reduced the deficit three minutes later, making a comeback.
India, however, were awarded a penalty stroke in the 62nd minute which was duly utilised by Rupinder Pal, who has scored six goals in the tournament.
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