Pakistan thrash Egypt as Sohail slams hat trick

Pakistan, powered by a Sohail Abbas hat trick, routed Egypt 7-0 to get their first win in the Olympic hockey competition on Tuesday. Sohail returned to form by hammering four goals in a row as Pakistan took a firm 5-0 lead at half time.

Pakistan, beaten by Germany 2-1 in the opening match on Sunday, looked composed against the weaker rivals who are the African champions. Pakistan took control right from the start, dominating with field attacks and converting short corners to completely keep their rivals under pressure…