Pakistan Overpowers Bangladesh 6-0 to Maintain Perfect Record in Junior Asia Cup Hockey

Pakistan continued their dominant run in the 2024 Junior Asia Cup Hockey with a commanding 6-0 victory over Bangladesh in Muscat, Oman, on Thursday. This win follows their impressive 7-2 triumph over China, securing their position at the top of Pool B.

Sufyan Khan Shines Once Again
Rising star Sufyan Khan was the standout performer, delivering a stunning hat-trick that anchored Pakistan’s emphatic win. The scoring began in the 23rd minute when Sufyan converted a penalty corner to give Pakistan an early lead.

Mohammad Ammad soon doubled the advantage with a well-executed field goal, pushing the score to 2-0 before halftime.

Relentless Attack
Sufyan continued his brilliant form, adding two more goals in the 32nd and 43rd minutes to complete his hat-trick. Rana Waleed extended the lead further in the 51st minute, and Zakiya Hayat sealed the victory with a sixth goal in the final minute.

Ammad’s outstanding all-around performance earned him the Player of the Match award, recognizing his crucial role in Pakistan’s dominant display.

Next Challenge: Oman
With two consecutive victories, Pakistan now looks ahead to their next match against hosts Oman on November 30, where they aim to maintain their unbeaten streak and secure a spot in the semi-finals.

Junior Asia Cup Pool B Standings

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Qualification
1	Malaysia	2	2	0	0	14	3	+11	6	Semi-finals & 2025 Junior World Cup
2	Pakistan	2	2	0	0	13	2	+11	6	Semi-finals & 2025 Junior World Cup
3	Bangladesh	2	1	0	1	3	7	−4	3
4	China	2	0	0	2	4	12	−8	0
5	Oman (H)	2	0	0	2	2	12	−10	0

Pakistan's impressive performance continues to highlight their strength as a top contender for the Junior Asia Cup and the 2025 Junior World Cup qualification.