ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Pakistan signed off with a commanding performance at the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026, sweeping aside the Bahamas with a five-goal display led by a clinical attacking effort.
Kaleemullah opened the scoring in the 14th minute, capitalising on an error from a throw-in before placing the ball past the goalkeeper. Just a minute later, Shiraz doubled Pakistan’s lead with a header from a cross delivered from the right, said a press release.
The Shaheens continued to press, and Maqbool made it 3-0 in the 27th minute, tapping home after a cross from the left struck the post. He added his second in the 36th minute with a thunderous strike from distance that left the goalkeeper with no chance.
Bakshi Hamal completed the scoring in the 39th minute following a swift counterattack. After winning the ball in the centre of the pitch, Pakistan broke forward in a two-versus-one situation, with Danish Masih drawing the defence before squaring the ball for Bakshi to calmly slot home.
Pakistan’s five-goal performance showcased the Shaheens’ attacking quality, clinical finishing and ability to punish opposition errors.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
