Imran Hussain scored a goal in the dying seconds of the match to give Army a 1-0 win over Pakistan Air Force.—File photo by APP

LAHORE Imran Hussain scored a goal in the dying seconds of the match to give Army a 1-0 win over Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in the Pakistan Premier Football League's (PPFL) 92nd encounter played at the Army Sports Complex, Rawalpindi, on Tuesday.
 
Just as the game was heading towards a goalless draw, Army's Sharjeel Vicky turned a back-post cross into the penalty area which international striker Imran guided into the net.

Army has 29 points from 13 matches while PAF has 15 from same number of matches.

Wednesday's fixtures KPT v Afghan FC at KPT-Benazir Sports Complex, Karachi; PIA v Nushki Baloch FC at Korangi Baloch Stadium, Karachi. Matches kick off at 4.00pm.—Agencies

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