Brilliant hat trick by Ismail

Published June 22, 2003

KARACHI, June 21: Ismail Baba slammed a brilliant hat trick to propel Baloch Mohammadan to a 4-1 victory over Pakistan Petroleum in the KASB Premier League at CDGK ground on Saturday.

Four-goal Ismail, the player of the match, started the damage with a 10th-minute goal which was equalised by Pakistan Petroleum’s Ghulam Nabi in the 30th minute.

Ismail went on rampage after resumption and added another in the 45th minute, while completed his treble five minutes later.

Baloch Mohammadan capitalized on a foul when Ismail was felled near the area by Pakistan Petroleum defender Sajid Hussain in the 65th minute. Ismail converted the penalty kick to score his fourth.

Usmanabad Union gained full points when they were awarded a walkover against Mekran Sports.

Sunday’s fixture:

Aga Khan Gymkhana v Bhutta Mohammadan.

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