In an exciting match at the Asian Champions Trophy, Pakistan claimed their first victory by edging out Japan 2-1. Ahmad Nadeem and Sufyan Khan delivered stellar performances, with both players scoring key goals that secured Pakistan’s position at second place in the pool standings, just behind India.

The game saw Pakistan’s strikers making early attempts to gain an edge, displaying their intent with multiple forays into Japan’s striking circle. Ahmad Nadeem’s brilliant field goal opened the scoreboard after a clever setup by Hannan Shahid. Sufyan Khan followed up with a powerful penalty corner strike, giving Pakistan a 2-0 lead by the second quarter.

Despite Japan’s efforts, including multiple penalty corners, Pakistan’s defense held firm under pressure. Goalkeeper Abdullah Khan’s stellar saves in the final quarter helped Pakistan maintain their lead and seal the victory, keeping their hopes alive in the tournament.

Stay tuned for more updates on Pakistan’s journey in the Asian Champions Trophy.