CM Punjab Women Hockey: Punjab Whites Defeats United Academy By 2-0

CM Punjab women hockey: Punjab Whites defeats United Academy by 2-0

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd May, 2017 ) : Punjab Whites halted the unbeaten run of the United Women Hockey academy (UWHA) in the 5th Chief Minister Women Gold Cup with a 2-0 win here at National Hockey Stadium on Monday.

It was the match between the two teams who had won all their matches, and were yet to concede a goal and it was the first defeat of the United Academy in the event. Both sides were having the services of a number of internationals in their fold and the match lived up to the expectations as it produced quality hockey.

Punjab is at the top of the points table and United Academy is behind them. Punjab colours are at number three place at the table. There were well coordinated moves from both the sides; up and down game was witnessed.

The first half saw no goals despite a number of circle penetrations. UWHA failed to avail two penalty corners. But Punjab Whites converted their first and only PC. In the 36th minute, Pakistan's ace PC expert Ishrat Abbas's forceful hit sounded the board.

The UWHA's more experienced girls applied a lot of pressure and orchestrated several attacks. They had chances and also earned two more penalty corners but the Punjab Whites deep defence stood well; custodian Syeda Sadia was in great form.

Punjab players who were good on turn overs, made it 2-0 with just one minute to go. Some good passing saw Areeba Sarwar flick in from a close range. In another match Sindh defeated Balochistan 2-0.

It was the match between two sides yet to earn a single point. Sindh began well and they were ahead by two goals within 14 minutes. Kiran and Maria Hassan scored in open play. There was no change in the score line at the end of 60 minutes.

In the last match of the evening, Islamabad defeated KPK 4-1, Islamabad had an easy win over KPK to move to the fourth place. Mahjabeen 2, Saira Cheema and Muneeba scored for the winners. KPK's lone goal was netted by Haseena.