Green-shirts dominate their opponents to secure their second successive win in the event
Pakistan junior hockey team continued their impressive run in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2026, defeating Canada 6-2 in their second match to record back-to-back victories.
The win followed Pakistan’s emphatic 8-3 win over China in their opening match on Saturday, giving the team an encouraging start to the competition.
Pakistan took control early against Canada, with Hamza Fayyaz opening the scoring in the ninth minute before Hamza Ali doubled the advantage five minutes later.
Rana Abdullah Sami extended Pakistan’s lead in the 25th minute, putting the team firmly in command. Canada responded through Bhullar Gurnoor in the 30th minute to reduce the deficit to 3-1.
Pakistan restored their three-goal advantage in the 38th minute when Rana Waleed scored the team’s fourth goal.
Canada attempted to fight back, with Abhiram Yogeshwaran finding the net in the 45th minute to make it 4-2. However, Pakistan maintained their attacking pressure in the final quarter and added two more goals to secure the victory.
Aasam Haider scored in the 51st minute before Adeel completed the scoring in the 54th, sealing Pakistan’s 6-2 win.
The result further strengthened Pakistan’s position after their commanding performance against China on Saturday.
Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) president Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani congratulated the junior team and its players on the victory, praising their performance and wishing them success in their upcoming matches.
Pakistan will look to maintain their winning momentum as the brigade will meet hosts Malaysia on October 21.
This is an Under-21 event in which defending champions Australia are not participating.
Canada, Pakistan, China, Malaysia and Japan compete in the competitions. Top two teams will qualify for the October 24 final.
The third and fourth sided will play for the third place game on the same day.
After facing Malaysia in their next show on October 21 Pakistan will then meet Japan in their final show on October 23.
The event is being held at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johar Bahru.
