Amstelveen (Holland), Aug 17: Winger Rehan Butt slammed a backhander 84 seconds from the close to fetch Pakistan a thrilling 6-5 win against Argentina in the 25th Champions Trophy hockey tournament here today. The late goal spared the blushes for Pakistan who recorded their first win in two matches following their 4-4 draw with Australia yesterday.

Argentina, playing in only their second Champions Trophy, clawed back from a 0-4 deficit to level at 5-5 nine minutes from the close before butt struck the match-winner for Pakistan. Argentina received a penalty corner in the last minute, but goalkeeper Ahmed Alam gambled with a charge on Jorge Lombi who delayed his attempt to waste a chance.

At one stage, Pakistan, having scored four goals without reply by the 25th minute, looked set to record a runaway victory. However, they had to reckon with a great Argentine fightback that nearly took the game away from them.
Two penalty corner conversions by Sohail Abbas (7th and 11th minutes), put Pakistan on top and then Shabbir Hussain pumped in two field goals in the 14th and 25th to put the former champions firmly in front.

Bureau Report