Pakistan Army take a slump

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy defeated four-time national champion Pakistan Army 1-0 while the Afghan FC registered a 3-2 win against Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) in the Pakistan Premier Football League (PPL).

In their match, Afghan FC skipper Jadeed Khan landed the opener in the 37th minute as midfielder Abdul Hadi scored the second four minutes later. Their third goal came from Abdul Nasir in the 46th minute before KESC hit back through Aftab Khan, who scored in the 50th minute, and Muhammad Rasool in the 59th.

However, Afghan FC were able to sustain their lead as they won their third match of the tournament. They now have 13 points and are placed second.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 29th, 2010.