Smurfs, Vibrant win

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ISLAMABAD: Smurfs and Vibrant recorded identical 13-0 victories as the opening weekend of the SHE League concluded at the Jinnah Stadium Futsal Fields on Sunday.

Islamabad City made it two wins in as many days, beating Football Factory 3-0 to move to the top of the seniors’ standings. Midfield FC also maintained their perfect record in the juniors’ competition, edging Strikers 3-2 for their second victory.

Smurfs, playing their first match in the seniors’ competition, overwhelmed Strikers with captain Asra Saeed scoring a hat-trick. Fatimah Khan, Zainab Shahdin and Hajra contributed two goals apiece.

Islamabad City’s goals came from Fatima, Alina and Amal as they secured a comfortable win over Football Factory.

In the juniors’ competition, Sammar struck five times while Khadija scored twice and set up four goals in Vibrant’s emphatic victory over Blue Jays.

Haya scored twice and provided an assist as Midfield edged Strikers to move to the top of the juniors’ table.

Published in Dawn, October 12th, 2026

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