Both Pakistan and New Zealand had not scored by half-time. Senior player Ammad Shakeel is leading the 18-member squad with Abu Bakr as the vice-captain.
Pakistan now lead the points table with 11 points while Japan rank second with a point less. New Zealand hold the third position with seven points while Malaysia follow them with six points.
akistan and Japan had already qualified for the final match, which will take place at 5:30pm (PKT) on Saturday at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, after winning their respective matches on Wednesday.
Pakistan had defeated Canada 5-4 while Japan beat hosts Malaysia 2-1.
According to Radio Pakistan, Pakistan have won their three matches against Malaysia, South Korea and Canada while the ones against Japan and New Zealand ended in a draw.
Japan, with the same number of wins plus a draw, are facing Canada today at 3:15pm
