ISLAMABAD: Pakistan suffered another heavy defeat in the Masters Hockey World Cup, losing their second consecutive match of the tournament after Ireland recorded a dominant 11-0 victory.
Ireland completely controlled the match and overwhelmed the Pakistani side, scoring 11 goals without conceding a single goal. The result marked another disappointing outing for Pakistan, who had already lost their opening match of the tournament.
Veteran Olympians Shahbaz Senior and Khalid Hameed also featured for Pakistan but were unable to make a significant impact during the match as Ireland maintained its dominance throughout the contest.
The defeat has put Pakistan under further pressure in Group D, with the team now needing to improve its performance in the remaining matches of the group stage.
Pakistan will play their next match against Wales on August 11. The team will be hoping to bounce back from consecutive defeats and put up a stronger performance in its upcoming fixture.
The Masters Hockey World Cup brings together former international and veteran players, providing an opportunity for experienced hockey stars to return to competitive action.
For Pakistan, the tournament has so far proved challenging, with the team struggling to find its rhythm and secure a positive result in its first two matches.
The national side will now turn its attention to the Wales fixture, where it will look to regroup, strengthen its defensive structure and produce a much-improved performance.
