GMS-22 in semis

CHANDIGARH, Aug 30: Government Model School-22, Shivalik Public School-41, St John8217;s School-26, and Guru Nanak Public School-36, entered the semifinals of the Chandigarh Sub-junior football championship at Sector 17 Football Stadium here today.

In the first quarter final, a hat-trick by Anand enabled Govt Model School-22 beat St Xavier8217;s School-44, 3-1. In a fast paced match, the St Xavier8217;s lads dominated the first quarter of the first session and shot into the lead through Manoj Singh in the 13th minute.

However, after resumption St Xavier8217;s team looked a disorganised lot and were unable to match the pace set by the opponents. Their defence line fell apart in the fifth minute of the second session. GMS-228217;s Anand ran down the right flank and sent an equaliser in the 35th minute 1-1.