Majid blasts hat trick

Published May 23, 2006

KARACHI, May 22: Striker Majid Ali smashed first hat trick of the tournament as Zone V West entered the league stages of All Pakistan Shaheed Anwer Bhai football tournament after thrashing DFA Khazdar 9-0 on Monday at People’s Sports Complex.

Majid completed his tally by scoring in 22nd, 36th and 44th minute of the match as the winners led 5-0 at the breather.

Earlier, Zeeshan Ahmed and Muhammad Adam gave their side 2-0 lead having struck in fifth and eight-minute.

The victors scored four more goals in the second half to complete their scoring with Muhammad and Hameedullah blasting two goals each.—PPI

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