Railways and Army fought hard to grab top position in their pool, but the former earned a lone-goal victory in the end.
The quarter-final teams of the 33rd National Junior Hockey Championship were decided on Tuesday, with Army, PIA, NBP, Railways, Wapda, Customs, Pakistan Education Board, and Punjab (C) securing berths.
Railways and Army fought hard to grab top position in their pool, but the former earned a lone-goal victory in the end. However, both teams qualified for the quarter-finals on equal points.
Wapda outclassed Customs in the second match with a 5-1 victory. The winners slammed a goal in the sixth minute, while in the second-half, a penalty corner doubled their lead. Three more goals in the 39th, 44th and 58th minute ensured a win for Wapda.
Meanwhile, Punjab (C) outshined Sindh (C) 9-2 in the last match of the day.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 21st, 2014.
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