Azad XI advance

Published January 4, 2003

KARACHI, Jan 3: Mohammad Asghar’s second half strike guided 36 B Centre into final round of the All-Pakistan Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto football tournament after a 1-0 victory over Lal Bukhsh Memorial Thursday.

Asghar’s winner came after a goalless first half in the 62nd minute.

Azad XI also reached the main round when they routed All Brothers 3-1.

Ghulam Mustafa netted the first for Azad in the 13th minute. Mohammad Moosa made it 1-1 five minutes later. Mohammad Ali slotted home the second in the 29th minute, while Mustafa got his double in the 62nd minute.

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