JALANDHAR: Punjab Police, Jalandhar entered the semi-finals of 36th Indian Oil Servo Surjit Hockey Tournament by beating Army XI by 1-0, They logged six points from two outings
.In another match Indian Air Force Delhi registered their first victory by beating Border Security Force Jalandhar by 4-1 to earn three points in the league stage.
In Pool C Border Security Force starred in a very fast note. In the very first minute their Sanjeev Kumar scored a field goal (1-0). After that Indian Air Force controlled the game. In the 21st minute of play Air Force’s Cariappa MB equalized (1-1).
In the 22nd minute Air Force’s Manip Kerketta put them ahead by 2-1. In the third quarter of the game Indian Air Force’s Sukhdev Singh netted the ball from the right flank (3-1).
In the last minute Air force’s Cariappa MB completed the score sheet (4-1). With this win Air force bagged three points in the league stage as they lost their first match to Punjab & Sind Bank Delhi. BSF have to play their last league match on 29th October against Punjab & Sind bank Delhi.
The second match in Pool B between Punjab Police and Army XI played on a very fast note. The first quarter was goalless. In the second quarter’s 19th minute Punjab Police took the lead with the field goal scored by Raman from Right flank (1-0).
Army Men wasted two golden chances to equalize. At half time Punjab Police were leading by 1-0. After the lemon break Army team mounted pressure and earned five penalty corners but they were not able to equalize. With this win Punjab Police topped the Pool B and secured a berth in the semis. Earlier Punjab Police beat Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala in their first league match.
Oct 29 fixtures: Indian Railways vs CAG Delhi , Indian Oil Mumbai vs Punjab National Bank Delhi.