The Pakistan Junior Team booked the four nation junior hockey tournament victory after defeating India in the final match by 3-2 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Sunday.

Pakistan took the victory in the extra time. India was leading by 1-0 at the half time, while the score was 2-2 at the end of the full time. Captain Abdul Haseem Khan scored two goals in 37th and 72nd minute, while Muhammad Zubair scored a goal in 71st minute. Both goals scored from India in 22nd and 46th (PC) minute by Mandeep Patel.

Earlier, host Malaysia defeated Singapore 6-1 in the match for the third position.

The coach of the Pakistan Junior hockey team, Khawaja Muhammad Junaid said, that the Pakistan team 'played a tremendous game. This is the good sign for Pakistan team to win the first tournament prior to the Junior World Cup in June.'
Source: PHF