Tribune: Air Force pip Army XI to win title

Faridkot, September 23

Indian Air Force (IAF) eked out a close 2-1 win over Army XI to win the 24th All India Baba Farid Gold Cup hockey title here today.

All the three goals were scored in the first half of the match. Army XI opened their account through a field goal by Bachittar in the ninth minute. IAF equalised in the 20th minute through Devinder Singh’s field effort.

In the 33rd minute, Devinder scored his second goal, which eventually turned out to be the winner. The second half went goalless despite both the teams getting several opportunities. — PTI