Pakistan went down to hosts Australia by 3-1 in their opening match of the Tri-series Hockey Tournament in Busselton on Thursday.
Pakistan started the match well against the World Champions, however, Australia which has recently won International Super Series Hockey 9s in Perth scored one goal late in the first half. But the green-shirts managed to pull equaliser early in the second half when captain Shakeel Abbasi made no mistake to convert a penalty shootout.
Australia displayed their supremacy when they scored two late goals to eventually record a formidable 3-1 triumph. Australia is in great form ahead of Champions Trophy, which would take place in New Zealand in December. The host has also recorded a massive 8-3 win over the third team India in the first match of the event.