KARACHI, July 2: Shahzad Mohammadan Malir and Karachi Kickers got ahead in the All-Karachi Korangi Baloch Challenge Cup Football Tournament at the Korangi Baloch Stadium here on Friday.

Shahzad Mohammadan beat Sajidi Mohammadan East 3-1. The goals for the winners were scored by Adil Baloch (20th and 40th mins) and Fazal Baloch (55th min). M. Fayyaz reduced the margin (48th min) for Sajidi.

Meanwhile, Karachi Kickers beat Adil Sports 2-1. Mohammad Khaliq (19th min) and Noor ul Haq (54th min) scored for the winners while Ayub Baloch reduced the margin for the losing side.

Unfortunately, Ayub also indulged in some on field fighting where he used abusive language while attacking referee Abdul Latif. He was suspended from playing for six months by Secretary DFA Malir.

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