Ahmed Nadeem scores hat-trick as Pakistan crush Thailand 9-0 in Asian Games
Pakistan hockey team made a winning start to their Asian Games 2026 campaign, defeating Thailand 9-0 in their Pool B match of the men’s hockey event, the Pakistan Hockey Federation said on Sunday in a press release. Pakistan dominated proceedings from the outset, maintaining sustained pressure on Thailand throughout the match and denying their opponents any opportunity to score. Ahmed Nadeem was…
Pakistan's men's hockey team kicked off their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a dominant 9-0 victory over Thailand in their Pool B match, according to a press release from the Pakistan Hockey Federation on Sunday. The team's early pressure and relentless defense saw Thailand struggle to mount any scoring opportunities. Ahmed Nadeem shone for Pakistan, netting a hat-trick - one in the 20th minute, another in the 37th minute, and a third in the 43rd minute.
Sufyan Khan added a brace from penalty corners in the 22nd and 23rd minutes, while Moeen Shakeel opened the scoring for Pakistan in the eighth minute, and Imad Butt scored in the 12th minute. Rana Waheed Ashraf added another goal in the 31st minute, and Hannan Shahid scored in the 34th minute. Pakistan's control was evident throughout all four quarters, with no goals conceded by the Thai team.
After the victory, Pakistan Hockey Federation President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani congratulated the team, expressing optimism that they would continue their winning streak in subsequent matches. The result positions Pakistan favorably early in the group stage of the competition.
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