Rahan's four seal win for Pakistan in Azlan Shah Cup

LAHORE - Pakistan hockey team banking on the guiles of forward Rehan Butt produced a comprehensive 6-3 win over New Zealand in their second match of the Azlan Shah Cup on day two at Ipoh, Malaysia on Friday.

According to reports received here, Rehan made a great impact in the 17th edition of the Azlan Shah Cup with four goals while Muhammad Saqlain and Shakeel Abbas shared one each that trashed New Zealand.

Kiwi striker Phillip Burrows was the first to open the scoring in the sixth minute.

Pakistan were relentless and had firm grip over New Zealand though they were down 0-1 by the sixth minute.

New Zealand skipper Phillip Burrows' reverse stick attempt was like a training show, but Pakistan goalkeeper Salman Akbar failed to stop the floating attempt. That raised Pakistan tempo  a great deal, and they nailed in the equaliser.

After a cross from Muhammad Saqlain, Rehan was the first to open up from Pakistan side in the 11th minute that also brought teams on lever terms.