In a crucial Pool B match of the men’s hockey event at the 20th Asian Games, Pakistan delivered a dominant performance, defeating Thailand 9-0. Pakistan started the match aggressively and maintained constant pressure on their opponents. Ahmed Nadeem scored three field goals in the 20th, 37th and 43rd minutes, while Sufyan Khan converted two penalty corners in the 22nd and 23rd minutes.
Moeen Shakeel scored in the eighth minute, followed by Imad Butt in the 12th minute. Rana Waheed Ashraf and Hannan Shahid also found the net in the 31st and 34th minutes, respectively. Pakistan maintained complete control throughout all four quarters, preventing Thailand from creating any significant scoring opportunities. Pakistan Hockey Federation President Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani congratulated the national team and management on the emphatic victory and expressed hope that the team would continue its winning run in the upcoming matches.