By Sports Reporter
LAHORE: Pakistan signed off with an emphatic 5-0 victory over the Bahamas at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026, delivering an impressive attacking performance led by clinical finishing.
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Kaleemullah opened the scoring in the 14th minute, capitalising on an error following a throw-in before slotting the ball past the goalkeeper.
Pakistan doubled their advantage just a minute later when Shiraz headed home a cross from the right to put the Shaheens firmly in control.
Maqbool extended Pakistan’s lead to 3-0 in the 27th minute, tapping the ball into the net after a left-sided cross struck the post.
He scored his second goal in the 36th minute with a powerful long-range strike that left the Bahamas goalkeeper with no chance.
Bakshi Hamal completed the scoring in the 39th minute following a swift counterattack. After winning possession in midfield, Pakistan launched a two-versus-one attack, with Danish Masih drawing the defenders before setting up Bakshi to calmly finish.
The five-goal display highlighted Pakistan’s attacking strength, clinical finishing and ability to capitalise on defensive errors as the Shaheens produced a commanding performance against the Bahamas.
Summary: Pakistan defeated the Bahamas 5-0 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026, with Kaleemullah, Shiraz, Maqbool and Bakshi Hamal scoring.
