Football: Islamabad Academy FC reach quarters

Islamabad Academy FC defeated Al Faisal FC 1-0 in the Naveedul Hassan Memorial Football Tournament.

KARACHI:


Islamabad Academy FC defeated Al Faisal FC 1-0 in the Naveedul Hassan Memorial Football Tournament at the G-9/2 football ground in Islamabad yesterday.



Muhammad Haider scored the winner for Islamabad Academy FC, while Al-Faisal FC, who defeated them in their last match earlier this week, failed to equalise in the second-half.

With the win, Islamabad Academy FC qualified for the quarter-finals which will begin today. Whereas, Mehran FC will play Haidery FC in the first quarter-final and Huma FC will take on Ghauri FC in the second match today. The month-long tournament in Islamabad is featuring 36 clubs from the city. The final of the event will take place on April 8.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 30th, 2013.
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