Monday, August 7 2006 16:32 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Singapore: An impressive performance boosted Pakistan to a 4-1 victory over archrivals India and clinches the four-nation men's Singapore Challenge series hockey tournament at Delta Stadium here on Sunday (6 Aug, 2006).

In the last league match last night, Haider Abbas (13th and 69th) and Haseem Khan (34th and 39th) struck a brace each to script Pakistan's smooth win over their Asian rivals.

Vikramjit Singh (33rd) scored the lone goal for India.

Pakistan displayed all-round hockey to control the game at the back, midfield and front to garner full nine points from three matches and win the tournament.

India finishes runners-up with six points.

A disappointed India coach Romesh Pathania said that Pakistan won because of the fielding of experienced players.

"We played the best we could but it all bottles down to experience. When you compare our ages, we average about 17 whereas Pakistan are about 20 plus. That makes the difference," Pathania said.

"We had a good run and held them back from penetrating the 25-yard area and contained them from creating too many chances," he said.

However, Pathania is hopeful that his side will grow up to be a strong force in future.