Two Matches Decided In First Women Hockey League

Muhammad Rameez Published February 03, 2017 | 05:45 PM

LAHORE, Feb 3 (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 03rd Feb, 2017 ) : Lahore Lions routed Karachi Dolphins 4-0 and Islamabad Shaheen beat Peshawar Deers 2-0 to take a victorious start on the opening day of the first women hockey league here on Friday at the national hockey stadium.

Director General sports Punjab, Zulfiqar Ahmad Ghumman was the chief guest on the occasion and inaugurated the event at a simple ceremony. Also present were Secretary, Pakistan Hockey Federation, Shahbaz Ahmad and officials of women wing of PHF .

Lahore Lions proved too good for the Karachi Dolphins and kept them under persistent pressure by displaying a high brand of quality hockey. Lahore led the first half 3-0 with the greater efforts of its forward line.

In the 10th minute, Sehrish Waheed converted a penalty corner as Kalsoom Shahzadi enhanced the lead at 2-0 through a field goal in the 21st minute. Within three minutes, Ishrat Abbas' penalty corner strike made it 3-0.

Lahore seemed contended with their firm first half lead and rarely challenged their opponents who tamely deployed all the force to guard their area.

Lahore made it 4-0 when Ambreen Arshad found the net in the 51st minute .

In the other match, Islamabad and Peshawar displayed defensive hockey with long term ball possession and hitting before a colourful crowd. Islamabad though advanced into the rival striking area on some occasions but poor hitting deprived them from getting into the lead.

Islamabad started the second half on a confident note and broke the ice three minutes into the session when Mahjabeen scored a lovely goal after dribbling past a host of defenders and beating the onrushing goalkeeper with a superb flick to the right.

Peshawar were not fully recovered with this set back as Islamabad doubled the lead when Iqra Hanif netted a delightful goal through open play in the 46th minute. Matches for tomorrow, Saturday.Matches on Saturday, Quetta Panthers vs Isalmabad Shaheen: 10:00 am, Lahore Lions vs Peshawar Deers: 02:30 pm.