President XI go 5-1 down in Nehru Hockey

Thu, Nov 20th, 2008 8:23 pm BdST

Dhaka, Nov 20 (bdnews24.com) – The President XI Bangladesh suffered a massive 5-1 defeat to Bharat Petroleum in one of three matches on the opening day of the 45th Nehru Hockey in Haryana, India, on Thursday.

The President XI, comprised of Bangladesh national players, were trailed by two goals in the first half as Pundalik scored both goals in the 21st and 28th minutes.

After resumption, the Indian side widened the lead 15 minutes into the second half as Tushar struck the third field goal.

One minute later, Rimon Kumar Ghosh pulled one goal back before Bangladesh conceded another two goals in the space of seven minutes.

Amar made it 4-1 in the 53rd minute before Tushar struck his second goal to seal the match for Bharat Petroleum.

Bangladesh were drawn into Pool B with ONGC XI, South Central Railway and Bharat Petroleum while Pool A included Punjab & Sind Bank, Pakistan Heroes Club, India Colts and Western Railway.

Bangladesh will play their second match against South Central Railway Friday.