ISLAMABAD, May 3: Pakistan Army (whites) and POF Wah advanced to the semifinals with identical quarterfinal victories in the All Pakistan Anti Narcotics hockey tournament at ARL Ground on Saturday.

Army whites edged out Central Ordnance Depot (COD) 4-3 in a penalty shootout after playing goalless draw in the regular time.

POF Wah won against run of play in the second quarterfinal of the day when they ousted Iesco (Wapda, Islamabad) 5-4 on penalty strokes after the two teams were 1-1 in the scheduled time.

Today’s fixtures (semifinals): Army whites v POF Wah, 2.30 pm.; DHA Bannu v 501 Workshop 4.00 p.m.—APP

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