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Pune A8217; attain pole position

PUNE, Feb 26: Twenty four goals in four matches - read the goal count, on the opening day, of the Late Jimmy Nagarwala inter-district hoc...

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PUNE, Feb 26: Twenty four goals in four matches 8211; read the goal count, on the opening day, of the Late Jimmy Nagarwala inter-district hockey tournament at the PCMC Poligras Stadium today.

However, if the tall order looked unproportionate the matches did have their share of thrills particularly the one involving Pune B8217; and Kolhapur A8217; which was won by the hosts by a solitary goal. The all important goal was scored by Sachin Godse off his teams fifth penalty-corner in the 41st minute. With Umesh Thyagrajan taking a crack at the goal, the Kolhapur custodian did well to block the attempt. However, with the ball rebounding straight to Sachin what followed was a no mistake8217; conversion, which led to the only goal of the match.

Kolhapur A8217; in contrast registered a 11-1 victory over their B8217; counterparts with Dayaji Patil scoring four goals, including a hat-trick, while Aslam Sheikh 3, Dhiraj Patil 2, Intequam Sheikh and Prakash Poithankar scored a goal each. For the losers the consolation came via Irfan Desai.

After four matches today, Pune A8217; emerged on top, with two wins to lead the round-robin standings. First they put out Kolhapur B8217; 8-0 with Sanjay Pollaiya 21st; 58th, Ajit Lakra 28th, Ravi Thyagrajan 45th 8211; penalty stroke, Vinod Kore 47th, Santosh Musale 49th, Sachin Sawant 50th, 56th doing the scoring. The margin however could of been 9-0 had Lucas Lakra converted an 18th minute stroke.

Later, Pune A8217; score thrice via Santosh Musale 4th, Sanjay Pollaya 25th and Ajit Lakra, off his teams eigth penalty-corner in the 52nd minute to down their B8217; teammates.

Today8217;s Fixtures
Kolhapur B8217; v Pune B8217; 8212; 2.30 p.m.; Kolhapur A8217; v Pune A8217; 8212; 4.00 p.m.

 

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