PESHAWAR: Khyber Agency Colour won the inaugural Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Fata Hockey League 2013 after beating FR Kohat Whites 4-1 in the final at the Lala Ayub Hockey Stadium here on Thursday.
FR Kohat took the lead through right winger Shah Nawaz in the 20th minute but it lasted barely 60 seconds as Khyber Agency Colour’s centre-half Usman levelled matters and they went into half-time 2-1 up after another goal by Zabiullah.
In the second-half, FR Kohat missed to convert any of the five penalty corners they were awarded before a quick-fire double by centre-forward Shamsuddin — later named best player of the tournament for his 14 goals — sealed victory for Khyber Agency Colour.
Former Provincial Minister for Sports Syed Aqil Shah was the chief guest at the closing ceremony and gave away the prizes.
Khyber Agency Colour had beaten Mohammand Whites 4-1 in the semi-finals while FR Kohat Whites overcame FR Koaht Colour 5-2 in the other last-four clash.
Eight teams from across Fata took part in the league, organised for the first time by Fata Olympic Association.—APP
