In the Junior Hockey World Cup clash between Pakistan and New Zealand, the Green Shirts secured a convincing 4-0 victory. Arshad Liaquat’s impressive hattrick and a goal from Captain Abdul Hanan Shahid led to Pakistan’s success, with Liaquat earning the Player of the Match accolade.
The opening quarter saw no goals from either side. However, Arshad Liaquat broke the deadlock in the 19th minute with a field goal. The second quarter witnessed Liaquat’s prowess again, as he netted another field goal in the 30th minute, solidifying Pakistan’s lead.
Captain Abdul Hanan Shahid extended the advantage in the 32nd minute with a skillful deflection on a penalty corner. The final quarter saw Arshad Liaquat securing his hattrick in the 54th minute, sealing a comprehensive win for Pakistan.
Participating in the Junior Hockey World Cup in Malaysia, Pakistan is placed in Pool D alongside the Netherlands, Belgium, and New Zealand. The upcoming match against Belgium on December 9th, 2023, holds significance as a victory will ensure Pakistan’s spot in the quarter-finals. The outcome will be determined by goal difference in case of a draw, adding anticipation to the Green Shirts’ final group-stage encounter.
2023 Junior Hockey World Cup – Group D
| Position | Country | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
| 1 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Belgium | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -8 | 0 |
