Germany thrash Pakistan 5-2 in Junior Hockey World Cup

Pakistan lost to Germany by 5-2 in the first match of their Junior Hockey World Cup campaign on Wednesday.

In the opening minute of the game, Michel Struthoff found the net, while Robert Duckscheer doubled his side’s lead when he scored in the 14th minute.

Pakistan looked to make a comeback in the game with Abdul Hanan’s strike in the 18th minute, which made the score 2-1.

However, in the very next minute, Maximilian Sieburg extended the lead further as he struck another goal to make the scoreline 3-1 for Germany.

Later on, Benedikt Scwazhaupt made it 4-1. The Green Shirts’ Hammad Anjum scored the second goal for his team in the 49th minute but it was too late to impact the outcome of the contest.

Moreover, Germany scored their fifth goal in the 54th minute as the final score stood 5-2..

Pakistan will play their second match of the World Cup on November 27 against Egypt, whereas they will face Argentina on November 28.

Earlier, Pakistan defeated Chile and Canada by 3-0, 1-0, respectively, in the practice matches of Junior Hockey World Cup.

Ahead of their match against Germany, Pakistan captain Rana Waheed had said that the team gained immense confidence after winning both of the practice matches.

“We are off to a good start in the event but I know the main event is different from this. Our practice for the matches is strong and we believe in ourselves,” Waheed said in a statement released by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).

“Boys are confident now after winning two practice matches against good teams. We are looking forward to executing our plans against Germany in the first match,” he added.