ISLAMABAD: Pakistan pulled off a hard-earned 2-0 win over China in their second Pool A match in Oman on late Tuesday.
In what was a closely fought match up it took until the third quarter for the deadlock to be broken when Abu Bakar Mehmood struck in the 42nd minute via a penalty corner.
With nine minutes to go, young Abdul Rehman scored another goal for Pakistan to make it 2-0.
In Group A Pakistan are placed with England, China and Malaysia.
They will next face Malaysia on Thursday.
Pakistan will have to finish in the top three in Oman to secure a place at Paris this summer.