The Green Shirts delivered a confident and disciplined performance throughout the contest, dominating proceedings from the outset and securing three valuable points in their first group-stage fixture.
Pakistan took control early in the match and opened the scoring in the sixth minute of the first quarter when Muhammad Usman found the net with a fine finish to give his side the lead.
The momentum remained firmly with Pakistan, and just five minutes later Adeel doubled the advantage with another well-executed goal, putting China under immediate pressure.
The two early strikes allowed Pakistan to dictate the pace of the game, with the midfield maintaining control and the defence effectively containing China’s attacking efforts.
Both teams created opportunities during the second and third quarters, but neither was able to add to the scoreline. Pakistan continued to enjoy the majority of possession and looked dangerous on the counterattack, while China’s defence worked hard to keep the deficit from growing.
Pakistan eventually put the result beyond doubt in the final quarter when Salman Yaseen scored the team’s third goal, completing a dominant display and sealing a comfortable victory.
The performance showcased the potential of Pakistan’s emerging hockey talent, with the young squad displaying composure, teamwork and attacking quality on the continental stage.
The convincing win provides a major confidence boost for Pakistan as they look to make a deep run in the tournament and continue the country’s rich hockey tradition.
Pakistan will now face Malaysia in their second group-stage match on Sunday, aiming to build on their strong start and strengthen their position in the competition.
For the moment, however, the young Green Shirts have given their supporters plenty to cheer about, opening their Under-18 Asia Hockey Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 triumph over China.
