Young Tigers fall to Pakistan in Sultan of Johor Cup

Striker Shahmie Irfan Suhaimi scored Malaysia first goal against Pakistan in the Sultan of Johor Cup on Oct 31. Pakistan won 3-2. GLENN GUAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia concluded the group stage of Sultan of Johor Cup hockey with a 2-3 defeat to Pakistan in Johor Baru on Tuesday.

Pakistan started aggressively by taking a 3-0 lead in the first half through Abuzar (13th-minute field goal), Ahmad Arbaz (21st-minute penalty corner) and Mohd Khan (24th-minute PC) strikes.