The stipulated five chances also witnessed a deadlock (3-3) before Ali Shan held his nerves to score the all-important goal to give NBP victory. PHOTO: FILE
It was an identical show from the well-matched outfits; the epic battle required a tie-breaker to decide the title winners. The 70-minute encounter ended with a 2-2 deadlock following a mmmdisplay of skilled hockey from both teams.
PIA dominated proceedings from the outset by taking a double lead after goals from Mohammad Zubair and Shafqat Rasool.
However, the bankers struck back through Mohammad Dilber and Kashif Rasul to stretch the final to penalty-shootouts.
The stipulated five chances also witnessed a deadlock (3-3) before Ali Shan held his nerves to score the all-important goal to give NBP victory.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Imran scored a 69th minute goal as Wapda recorded a close 5-4 win over SSGC in the match for bronze medal.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 30th, 2013.
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