Pakistan U18 Hockey Team Dominates Asia Cup with Decisive Victory Over Sri Lanka

The under-18 men’s hockey team from Pakistan achieved a commanding triumph in the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025. They triumphed over Sri Lanka with a score of 9-0 in their second Group A match, held at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre.

Swift Start and Early Goals

Pakistan quickly took control, managing to score four goals during the initial quarter. Abdullah Awan initiated the scoring in the 4th minute with a field goal, which was rapidly followed by another from Zubair Latif in the fifth minute. Asam Haider then successfully converted a penalty corner in the seventh minute, while Atif Ali contributed an additional field goal in the 13th minute, boosting their lead to 4-0.

Maintaining Momentum Through Halftime

During the second quarter, Asam Haider added two more goals, both resulting from penalty corners in the 17th and 24th minutes. This extended Pakistan’s advantage to 6-0 as they reached halftime.

Continued Dominance in the Second Half

The squad sustained their high level of play into the third quarter, witnessing Adeel score twice during the 35th and 42nd minutes. Atif Ali then finalized his impressive performance in the 44th minute.

Victorious Start Despite Travel Issues

Previously, Pakistan initiated their campaign impressively, securing an 8-0 victory against Hong Kong, in spite of considerable travel-related difficulties. The team’s arrival in China was delayed until just hours before the match due to visa complications, leaving them without time for practice or a warm-up match. Despite these obstacles, they presented a compelling performance, overwhelming their competitors.

Details from the Opening Match

During their initial match, Pakistan managed to score once in the second quarter, added a pair of goals in the third, and launched a forceful offensive in the final quarter, resulting in five goals. Shahbaz Hassan, Abdullah Awan, and Mohammad Farooq each scored two goals, while Amir Sohail and Mohammad Zaman each contributed one goal.

Pakistan is currently positioned in Group A alongside China, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka.

Upcoming Fixture
  • Pakistan will face Bangladesh in their next group-stage fixture on Tuesday.