CHENNAI: On the eve of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) contest against Malaysia, Pakistan coach Muhammad Saqlain had stressed on the importance of beginning the tournament on a bright note.
At the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Thursday, Pakistan's young brigade showed promise throughout their opening match, but it counted for little in the end, due to their profligacy in the final third. Pakistan earned seven penalty corners, including four in the third quarter, and a penalty stroke, only to fluff the lines time and time again.