Pakistan 2-3 Malaysia: Two Late Goals Break Pakistan Hearts at the Johor Cup

FULL-TIME: Pakistan 2-3 Malaysia. It finished in heartbreak at Taman Daya. Panicker gave Malaysia the lead (21′), Adeel scored twice in seven minutes (36′, 43′) to put Pakistan in front, and Pakistan held that lead until the 55th minute. Then it flipped: Salihe Muhammad levelled (55′) and Panicker won it (57′). Two goals in the last five minutes. Malaysia go top on nine points. Pakistan stay on six, level with Japan — and Friday’s Japan v Pakistan game is now a straight shootout for the second place in Saturday’s final. Full day’s coverage continues in our Live Centre.

Pakistan v Malaysia, Sultan of Johor Cup 2026, Taman Daya Hockey Stadium, Johor Bahru — push-back 4:35 pm PKT today, Wednesday 21 October.

This is the game the whole week has been building towards. Pakistan top the table on six points and a +9 goal difference. Malaysia, the hosts, are level on six points after that wild 4-2 comeback against Japan last night. The winner goes to nine points and takes control of the race for Saturday’s final.

Pakistan have scored 14 goals in two games and had a rest day on Tuesday. Malaysia emptied the tank beating Japan and their coach has already warned his players about tired legs. First against second, under lights, in front of a home crowd.

Live updates will appear below as the match is played — refresh for the latest score.

Before push-back, catch up on the meeting of the two camps: Malaysia’s coach warning his players and Pakistan’s coach on why Malaysia and Japan are the tough ones. Every score from Johor also lands in our Live Centre.

Table before play today: Pakistan 6 pts (+9) · Malaysia 6 (+5) · Japan 3 (+5) · Canada 3 (-10) · China 0 (-9)