Pakistan’s difficult run in the FIH Pro League continued as they suffered a ninth straight defeat. Spain defeated Pakistan 5-1 in a league-stage match held at the Belfius Hockey Arena on Sunday.
The result highlights Pakistan’s ongoing struggles in the tournament. The team has now recorded a ninth straight loss, remaining without a single point after nine matches.
Spain started the match with strong momentum. They opened the scoring in the 11th minute through Alvarez Nicolas. By the end of the first quarter, Spain were leading 1-0.
Pakistan tried to respond in the second quarter but missed a key penalty corner opportunity. Spain took full advantage of their chances. Cunill Pepe scored twice, helping Spain build a solid 3-0 lead at half-time.
Despite the pressure, Pakistan showed improvement after the break. Abu Mahmood scored in the 43rd minute, reducing the deficit to 3-1. However, Pakistan failed to convert two more penalty corners, which proved costly.
Spain remained dominant in the final quarter. They added two more goals through Reyne Merc and Alvarez Nicolas. This sealed a comfortable 5-1 victory for the Spanish side.
The defeat marked Spain’s first win of the tournament. They moved up to seventh place with five points after the result.
Meanwhile, Pakistan remain at the bottom of the standings. Their ninth straight defeat leaves them with zero points and a goal difference of minus 30.
Coaches and analysts noted that missed penalty corners and defensive errors played a major role in the loss. Pakistan created chances but failed to convert them at crucial moments.
The team will now look to regroup ahead of their upcoming fixtures. Improving finishing and defensive coordination will be key areas of focus.
Fans have expressed concern over the consistent results, as the ninth straight defeat highlights the need for urgent improvements in strategy and execution.
Pakistan will aim to break their losing streak in the next match, hoping to regain confidence and end the series of setbacks in the competition.
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