Pakistan draw 2-2 with Japan in tri nation hockey

Lahore : Abubakr Mahmood converted a penalty corner with just two minutes left on the clock to salvage a 2-2 draw for Pakistan in an exciting encounter against Japan at the 3-nation hockey tournament at Muscat’s Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex.

It was Green Shirts’ second match, having defeated Oman 3-0 on Wednesday.

Pakistan went ahead early. In the 10th minute Shajeeh Saeed scored a field goal.

It remained 1-0 with only six minutes left in the match.

However, in the 54th minute, Japan not only equalised but also took the lead.

First Yamada, on a penalty corner and then Yamasaki through open play found the target.

When it seemed all over for Pakistan, Abubakr saved the day for his team.

Pakistan 2 ,   Japan 2

SCORERS:

Pakistan: Sahjeeh Saeed & Abubakr Mahmood

Japan: Shota Yamada & Koji Yamasaki

Pakistan’s next match is on Saturday against Oman.