Sultan of Johor Cup 2026: Malaysia Beat Pakistan 4-3 in Penalty Shootout to Clinch Title

JOHOR BAHRU: The Sultan of Johor Cup 2026 final was played on Saturday at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium, where hosts Malaysia beat Pakistan 4-3 in a penalty shootout to clinch the title. The match ended 2-2 in regular time. This win is special for Malaysia because they achieved this feat while handling pressure in front of home fans. For Pakistan, this defeat is bitter, as the team had taken the lead twice, but conceded the equalizer in the final quarter and then luck did not favor them in the shootout. In the first quarter, both teams made a cautious start. No team could score. The first big move of the match came in the 19th minute when Pakistan got a penalty corner. Waleed Rana converted it to give Pakistan a 1-0 lead. Just two minutes later, in the 21st minute, Muhammad Usman scored a sensational field goal to make it 2-0. This goal was the most thrilling moment of the match, showcasing the team's attacking flair. Malaysia immediately tried to fight back, and in the 25th minute Mohammad Adam Johari converted a penalty corner to make the score 2-1. The first half ended with Pakistan leading.