Pakistan survived a bullish first half scare from Korea before pulling away a 3-0 win in Group B of the 8th Men’s Junior Asia Cup at the Wisma Belia Stadium here yesterday.
Forward Muhammad Dilber, one of the most prolific forwards in the Pakistan team here, scored a brace (8th, 42nd) via penalty and field goal while Abu Mahmood added the third (49th) to give the Pakistanis a confirmed passage into Wednesday’s quarterfinals.
“It was tough in the first half but experience was our forte and we are extremely excited with this win over Korea,” said team manager, Brig Khalid Farani.