KARACHI, Jan 2: Karachi Kickers beat Malir Stars 3-0 in the All-Pakistan NBP Challenge Cup Football Tournament match played here at the Colony Sports Football Ground, Malir, on Friday.

The match also saw the event’s first hat-trick being scored when Karachi Kickers’ skipper and striker Abdullah scored all three goals in the fourth, 25th and 49th minutes.

The match was supervised by referee Javaid Bangash.

Saturday’s fixture: Al Shahbaz Korangi Club v Rizwan Sports.