Lahore (Online): Lahore Lions lift Pakistan Women Hockey League.’s trophy as they defeated Quetta Panthers 2-0 in the final at National Hockey Stadium.
Ishrat Abbas from victorious side scored both the goals off penalty corners.
Final’s result was no surprise. Quetta did put up some fight in the first half though Lahore’s superiority was never in doubt. They created more chances including penalty corners but poor finishing let them down. Quetta too had PCs. It was goalless at the end of the first 30 minutes.
The second half was more one sided. Lahore entered Quetta’s circle almost at will and no less than seven penalty corners came their way. Two of them were converted by Ishrat Abbas, both through forceful carpet shots.
Best Player of Tournament was given to Nafeesa Anwar of Quetta Panthers while Best Goal Keeper award was bagged by Saeeda Rahmat of Karachi Dolphins While the top scorer of the tournament was Ishrat Abbas of Lahore Lions.
Earlier, in the match played for the third slot Karachi Dolphins defeated Peshawar Deers.
