Overview

• The match at Colombo's Racecourse Ground delivered Pakistan's second straight group win following their opener against Bhutan.
• Ahmad struck in the 12th and 32nd minutes before completing his treble from the penalty spot on 45 minutes.
• Abdullah converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time and added his second in the 61st minute to restore a three-goal cushion.
• Maldives scored through Ali Ilaan in the 42nd minute and Mohamed Shayan Shifau in the 71st minute.
• Pakistan meet India on Monday in Colombo in a group finale that will help determine semifinal qualification.