IPOH: Four times World Champion Pakistan defeated the South American Argentina by 4-2 goals. This was the opener match for Pakistan in which Pakistan successfully pressed the Argentina. Pakistani team has played some out standing hockey in the center-forward.
The former Olympians have praised the goal keeping as well which has turned out to be vital for Pakistan victory in the match.
Muhammad Irfan in the 33rd minute successfully pushed the balls into the net and took the lead for Pakistan in the match. The skipper of the team penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas scored the second goal for Pakistan in the start of the second half.
Argentina players Gonzalo Pelltat scored the goal in the 53rd minute and Mathia Parades scored the second and final goal for the Argentina. While Pakistan Haseem Khan and Muhammad Waqas scored the final two minutes in the 65th and 69th minute respectively.