Pakistan’s men’s football team produced a strong performance to defeat hosts Maldives 3-0 in the Diamond Jubilee Four-Nation Tournament. The win ended a long 35-year wait for victory against Maldives, with Pakistan last beating them in 1991.
The match remained evenly balanced in the first half, with both teams unable to score. Pakistan and Maldives went into halftime with the score level at 0-0 after a competitive opening period.
In the second half, Pakistan came out with more attacking intent and broke the deadlock in the 54th minute. Umar Nawaz scored the first goal, giving Pakistan an important lead and shifting momentum in their favor.
After taking the lead, Pakistan continued to apply pressure on the Maldives defense. Abdul Samad Arshad added a second goal, strengthening Pakistan’s control of the match. Later, Harun Hamid scored the third goal to complete a comfortable 3-0 victory for his team.
The result was significant for Pakistan football as it marked their first international win since 2023. The long-awaited victory has boosted team confidence and improved their position in the tournament standings.
With this win, Pakistan now has four points from two matches and remains in strong contention to qualify for the final of the tournament. The team’s performance has raised hopes among fans for a successful campaign.
Pakistan will now face Afghanistan in their final group match. That game will be crucial in deciding whether they advance to the final stage of the competition.
