JAKARTA: Pakistan edged Indonesia 13-0 in their second match of the ongoing Hockey Asia Cup 2022, here on Tuesday.
After an important draw against arch-rivals India in their first game of the Asian Cup campaign, the Green Shirts met Indonesia in a must-win clash.
The players showed accordingly and outclassed Indonesia as the team defeated the hosts by a massive 13-0 margin.
Pakistani striker Rizwan Ali scored a hat-trick, while Rana Waheed, Abdul Mannan and Ajaz Ahmed each scored two goals. Mubashir Ali, Ghazanfar Ali, Ali Shan and Moin Shakeel, on the other hand, scored a goal each.
Fueled by momentum, Pakistan will now face reigning Asian champions Japan in their final group match on May 26. The Green Shirts can book their place in the next World Cup by defeating defending champion Japan.
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