In a dramatic match on Monday, Pakistan defeated Japan 2-1 to win the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time. Pakistan gained an early advantage as Nadeem Ahmed scored for the Green Shirts in the first quarter. But in the second quarter, Japan rallied to tie the score.

The game-winning goal was scored by Sufyan Khan in the tenth minute of the second quarter, giving Pakistan a lead they would not relinquish until the final siren.

Pakistan gained an early advantage as Nadeem Ahmed scored for the Green Shirts in the first quarter. But in the second quarter, Japan rallied to tie the score.

The game-winning goal was scored by Sufyan Khan in the tenth minute of the second quarter, giving Pakistan a lead they would not relinquish until the final siren.

Having drawn their previous two games, Pakistan’s triumph was a major turning point.

They drew 2-2 with South Korea to start the tournament, and they then drew 2-2 with Malaysia again. Pakistan’s next game is scheduled for September 12 against China, and on September 14, they will play their fiercest rivals, India.

The victory gives Pakistan more confidence going into these pivotal matches as they try to gain ground in the competition. The team has persevered throughout the tournament despite their sluggish start, and supporters are expecting a greater showing in the remaining games.