Pakistan made a strong start in the Under-18 Asia Hockey Cup by defeating China 3-0 in their opening match.
Pakistan took control early in the game, scoring two goals in the first quarter. Mohammad Usman opened the scoring in the 6th minute, giving Pakistan an early lead. Five minutes later, Adeel doubled the advantage to make it 2-0.
No goals were scored in the second and third quarters as both teams tightened their defense. However, in the final quarter, Salman Yaseen sealed the victory with a third goal, confirming a dominant 3-0 win for Pakistan.
Pakistan will play their second match of the tournament against Malaysia on Sunday.
