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Oman draw with Pakistan in 3-nation hockey

By Our Correspondent
February 19, 2018

ISLAMABAD: In worst ever result in the history of Pakistan hockey, the national team played 4-4 draw against 32nd ranked Oman team in the three-nation tournament at Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex the other day. Pakistan hockey has never faced such a humiliating result in the past.In a match against Oman when Pakistan ran up a three goal lead in the first 10 minutes, it seemed the hosts would be buried in goals.In a most amazing turn around, Oman not only equlalised within the next 10 minutes but even went ahead in the 25th minute.Their lead remained intact over next 18 minutes. Pakistan managed to equalise through veteran Shafqat Rasool in the 43rd minute. And it remained 4-4 when the 60 minutes ended.