KESC thrash Baloch Club

Published January 18, 2006

LAHORE Jan 17: Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) opened their campaign in the final phase of the second PFF Football League Cup with a 3-0 win over Baloch Club, Quetta, in Group-I at Karachi’s CDGK Stadium on Tuesday.

KESC dominated the match right from the word go and gave no room to depleted outfit from Quetta.

After missing two sitters in the 12th and the 19th minutes, KESC surged ahead in the 26th minute when Shakir Lashari scored through solo efforts.

International striker Aurangzeb doubled the lead following a left wing move from Shakir three minutes before lemons. Baloch Club tried all out but they missed two fine chances in the 49th and 56th minutes.

Midfielder Ahmed sealed the fate slamming through a long range drive from 30 metres in the 69th minute.—Agencies

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