Fine hat trick by Adnan

Published September 14, 2005

LAHORE, Sept 13: A fine goal by international striker Allah Nawaz helped Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) draw 1-1 against Wohaib Club, Lahore in the Pakistan Premier football league-2005 at the University of Punjab ground Old Campus on Tuesday.

Hosts Wohaib Club took an early lead when Adeem Shahzad scored a field goal in the 26th minute.

But the lead was short-lived as Allah Nawaz took full advantage of a blunder committed by a defender near the goal area.

Meanwhile, a fine hat trick by Adnan Bari helped Army register a 3-1 win over PTCL at Punjab Medical College ground, Faisalabad.

The winners had taken 3-0 lead by the 53rd minute. Adnan scored in the 33rd, 35th and the 53rd minute to complete hat trick.

The PTCL struck a consolation goal through Muhammad Ijaz in injury time.

It was Army’s fourth win which raised its points tally to 11.

Points-table after 60 matches (points, win, draws, lost, goal for, goal against, points):

Afghan Club 14-8-4-2-17-8-28.

NBP 13-7-4-2-19-9-25

Wapda 8-4-4-0-10-5-16

KPT 14-4-4-0-10-5-16

HBL 13-3-5-5-16-23-14

KRL 6-4-1-1-9-5-13

Army 8-3-2-3-8-5-11

PTCL 7-3-1-3-8-8-10

Navy 9-3-1-5-7-8-10

PWD 9-3-1-5-7-8-10

Wohaib Club 8-2-1-5-5-9-7.

Panthers Club 6-2-0-4-9-13-6.