ISLAMABAD, Oct 20 (APP):Mari Energies defeated China’s Guangdong team 5-2 in the opening Test match at General Ashfaq Ahmed Stadium under the auspices of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).

Mari Energies made an impressive start, with Muhammad Mohsin scoring a field goal in the 10th minute to give his team an early lead.

The match intensified in the third quarter as Mari Energies scored three goals in quick succession. Muhammad Nadeem extended the lead with a field goal in the 38th minute, followed by Umer Sattar, who converted a penalty corner in the 40th minute. Muhammad Nadeem Khan then scored another penalty-corner goal in the 41st minute to make it 4-0.

Captain Waseem Akram added the fifth goal in the 49th minute through a field effort, putting Mari Energies firmly in control of the match.

Guangdong attempted a late comeback, scoring field goals in the 55th and 59th minutes, but Mari Energies held on to secure a convincing 5-2 victory in the opening Test.

PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani and other prominent personalities were present at the stadium to witness the match.