Pakistan hockey team edged out England 3-2 in the second international at the West Midlands town of Cannock to take unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series on Thursday evening.
The host team came close to levelling the match in a inspired second half performance, but the South Asian team held off the challenge to emerge victorious.
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.
It was a feisty first half that saw temporary suspensions for Glenn Kirkham and Saijad Anwar. 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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