Lahore, February 09, 2018 (PPI-OT): Two very well contested matches were witnessed on the third day of the 2nd Women Hockey Super League at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore. Karachi Dolphins twice came from behind to hold Quetta Panthers to a 2-2 draw. Quetta went ahead in the 5th minute when their captain Kalsoom Shahzadi utilised a penalty corner.
The lead didn’t last long as Karachi’s vice-captain Tehmina equalised through open play. It stayed 1-1 at half time. In the 37th minute, Quetta again went into ascendancy through a penalty corner converted by Iqra Hanif. However, within six minutes it was back to level terms. Sadaf Rafi brought parity also off a PC.
Karachi Dolphins drew Quetta Panthers 2-2
Scorers:
Quetta: Kulsoom Shahzadi and Iqra Hanif
Karachi: Tehmina and Sadaf Rafi
Reigning Champions Lahore Lions were given a fright by Islamabad Shaheen as the capital side took the lead through Sidra Kanwal in the fifth minute. Lahore made it 1-1 in the 12th minute when international Hamra Latif slammed a penalty corner in. Intense battle ensued. Lahore made repeated raids but were foiled. Islamabad also had a few chances. Finally, Lahore’s Sharika Sarwar netted the winning goal in the 44th minute. It was 11 year old prodigy’s third goal in the tournament in as many matches.
Lahore Lions defeated Islamabad Shaheen 2-1
Scorers:
Lahore: Humran Latif and Sharika Sarwar
Islamabad: Sidra Kanwal
For more information, contact:
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF)
National Hockey Stadium, Ferozepur Road,
Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231050, +92-42-35754727
Fax: +92-42-35712797
Email: pakhockeyfederation@gmail.com
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