Pakistan notched their second successive victory with an impressive display over otherwise precise Malaysians. Pakistan comfortably defeated Malaysia 4-1, after tie-ing 1-1 at half time.

Imran Mohd converted Pakistan’s penalty corner in the 17th minute to take the lead though 15 minutes later Rahim equalized. On resumption, Pakistan forwards were more cohesive and purposeful with goals coming in regularly.

Shakeel Abbasi first sent a on the run reverse pass that confused Kumar Subramaniam. Shortly later in the 43rd minute ever-reliable Rehan Butt increased the lead with a supebly placed near goal scrimmage.

The fourth goal for Pakistan was a gift from Malaysia. Even as Baljit Singh was trying to clear the ball, Rehan snatched it down under his nose and send a perfect parallel pass to waiting Waqas Md. to do the rest.