{"id":99872,"date":"2025-10-13T04:57:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T04:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/pakistan-juniors-crush-malaysia-7-2-in-sultan-of-johor-cup-opener\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T04:57:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T04:57:13","slug":"pakistan-juniors-crush-malaysia-7-2-in-sultan-of-johor-cup-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/pakistan-juniors-crush-malaysia-7-2-in-sultan-of-johor-cup-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan Juniors crush Malaysia 7-2 in Sultan of Johor Cup opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The Pakistan Junior Hockey Team delivered a commanding performance in their opening match of the Sultan of Johor Cup, defeating hosts Malaysia by an emphatic 7-2 margin at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From the first whistle, Pakistan played with intent and aggression. Safeen Khan set the tone by scoring in the opening quarter, followed by a goal from Ahmad Nadeem. Safeen struck again shortly after, ending the first half with Pakistan leading 3-1.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Malaysia added one more goal in the second half, but Pakistan remained in full control. They scored four additional goals to seal a comprehensive victory. Safeen Khan, who recorded a hat-trick, was deservedly named Player of the Match. Ahmad Nadeem netted a brace, while Hamza Fayyaz and Hannan Shahid also got on the scoresheet.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan will play their next match against England on Sunday. Meanwhile, in another opening-day clash, India edged past England with a 3-2 win.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pakistan Junior Hockey Team delivered a commanding performance in their opening match of the Sultan of Johor Cup, defeating hosts Malaysia by an emphatic 7-2 margin at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. \u00a0 From the first whistle, Pakistan played with intent and aggression. 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