Lahore: 1st Women Hockey League kicked off with two matches at National Hockey Stadium, Lahore.
In the first match, Islamabad Shaheen went past Peshawar Deers 2-0 It was goalless after the first half. Mahjabeen broke the deadlock in the 38th minute with a field goal. In the 46th minute, Iqra Hanif doubled the score, also through open play. Islamabad Shaheen: 2, Peshawar Deers: 0 Scorers: Mahjabeen (38′) & Iqra Hanif (46′)
In the afternoon match, Lahore Lions roared past Karachi Dolphins 4-0
Lahore Lions proved too strong for the Karachi Dolphins. They were up by three goals at the half time.
In the 10th minute, Sehrish Waheed converted a penalty corner before Kalsoom Shahzadi doubled the lead through a field goal in the 21st minute. Within three minutes, Ishrat Abbas’ penalty corner strike made it 3-0.
The lone goal of the second half was netted by Ambreen Arshad via open play.
Scorers: Sehrish Waheed (10′), Kalsoom Shahzadi (21′), Ishrat Abbas (24′) & Ambreen Arshad (51′)
Matches on Saturday:
Quetta Panthers vs Isalmabad Shaheen: 10:00 am
Lahore Lions vs Peshawar Deers: 02:30 pm