Pakistan pulverise Briatin 8-1 in second tie

Sydney: Pakistan men's hockey side revived memories of their Olympic glory days in the 1950s and 60s when they won their second match 8-1 in Pool 'A' and gave Britain their worst ever defeat in the event.

The result was a major boost for Pakistan who had drawn 2-2 with unfancied Canada in their opener. Striker Sohail Abbas scored twice from corners and once from a penalty stroke, while Mohammad Nadeem also found the net to give Pakistan a 4-0 half-time lead.

While Pakistan converted three of their four penalty corners in the first half, it was a story of missed opportunities for Britain, who had only Mark Pearn's 20th minute goal to show for their six corners.

Things went from bad to worse for Britain's goal-keeper Simon Mason in the second half, with Nadeem grabbing a second and Atif Bashir, Kamran Ashraf and Mohammad Sarwar adding to the rout.

Britain next face Malaysia on Wednesday. Pakistan, the Netherlands and Germany are the main pool contenders.



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