New Zealand Outclass Pakistan 6-2 To Retain FIH Nations Cup Crown
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) – Defending champions New Zealand retained their crown in style after overpowering Pakistan 6-2 in the final of the FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup 2024-25 at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil today.
The Black Sticks stamped their authority from the get-go, scoring the first in the sixth minute through Scott Cosslett's penalty corner strike.
Sam Hiha doubled the lead with a field goal in the 15th minute before Dylan Thomas and Sean Findlay added two more in quick succession in the 17th and 18th minutes, to stun the Green Shirts.
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