Asif excels

Published June 6, 2006

LAHORE, June 5: Two-goal Asif Mansoor helped Punjab earn 3rd place in the 2nd national U-21 football championship, beating Navy 3-0 at the Railways Stadium on Monday.

The final between defending champions Army and Wohaib Club, Lahore will be played on Tuesday.

The winners led the first half 1-0.

Asif drew first blood in the 23rd minute scoring a field goal.

After half time, Ouon Shaw doubled the lead in the 80th minute before Asif struck his second goal in the 82nd minute to complete the scoring.

— By Our Sports Correspondent