Pakistan hockey team edged out England 3-2 in the second match at the west Midlands town of Cannock to take unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Pakistan, preparing for the world cup qualification after a string of mediocre performances in the recent past, shot into the lead early in the 13th minute through Muhammad Waqas. Pakistan went into the interval with a two goal advantage following goals from Muhammad Waqas and Muhammed Imran who netted in the 22nd minute. Abdul Haseem Khan added a third in the second half before James Tindall and matt Daly struck within four minutes of each other to reduce the margin as Pakistanis held on to their lead.
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