KARACHI, June 5 Day three of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Under-12 Hockey Tournament at the Olympian Iftikhar Syed Sports Academy (OISSA) here on Friday evening saw the playing of four matches.

Black 'A' won their third match in a row by beating Yellow 'A' 3-1. The goals for the winners were scored by Salman Babar (two) and Ammar (one). Ahsan Anis reduced the margin for the losing side.

The second match between Maroon 'A' and Maroon 'C' as well as the third one between Yellow 'C' and Orange 'B' ended in goaless draws.

The day's last encounter between Maroon 'B' and Black 'B' was a one-sided affair as the latter thrashed the former 3-0. The goals were scored by Ghulam Ali (goals) and Ibrahim (one).—Agencies

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