Hockey Punjab, Uttar Pradesh to vie for title

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 20

Hockey Punjab registered a (3-0) win over Hockey Maharashtra to enter the final of the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship in Pune. Captain Rupinder Pal Singh (28th, 46th) starred with a brace and Surdarshan Singh (38th) chipped in with a goal for the winning team.

In the second semis, Uttar Pradesh Hockey edged past Hockey Karnataka (2-1) in a closely fought encounter. Mohammad Amir Khan (4th) and Vishal Singh (8th) got on the score sheet for Uttar Pradesh Hockey, while captain Mohamed Raheel (22nd) scored the only goal for Hockey Karnataka. The 3rd/4th place match will be played between Hockey Karnataka and Hockey Maharashtra on December 21, followed by the final between Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Hockey Punjab.