Pakistan and China both played defensively in the first half, not allowing any goal, however, the Green Shirts created some brilliant chances in the third quarter.
Their initial advances were denied before Abu Bakr gave Pakistan the advantage in the 42nd minute with a penalty corner.
Pakistan’s lead was further extended nine minutes later, thanks to Abdul Rahman, who scored his first international goal on a penalty corner.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s hockey team lost their first game in the Paris Olympics Qualifiers against England 6-1 yesterday.
Abdul Hanan Shahid scored Pakistan’s only goal in the match, as the England team showed brilliant quality, scoring six goals.
Pakistan will next face Malaysia tomorrow in the must-win contest to qualify for the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics Qualifiers.