ISLAMABAD, Oct 16: City School made a winning start to the Inter-Schools football tournament here as they beat Headstart 3-0 with Abid scoring a fine hat trick.

Abid struck as early as the 6th minute and then doubled his school’s lead with a strike nine minutes later. His third goal came off a penalty in the second half.

The victory was good enough for City School to carry them through to the next round of the tournament that has drawn 16 teams. The event is being organised by Islamabad District Football Association.