The Tribune: Indian Oil to face Railways in final
Tribune News Service
Indian Oil and Railways registered big wins to set up the title clash in the Surjit Hockey Tournament here today.
While Indian Oil thrashed Army XI 8-2, Railways made their first final here after stunning Punjab and Sind Bank 3-1. Amit Rohidas proved to be the star, scoring a hat-trick to help Railways get past a team that boasts of winning the title 16 times, the most by any team.
The young defender converted two penalty corners and a penalty stroke in the 5th, 9th and 51st minutes, respectively.
In the other semifinal, Sunil Yadav scored four goals, while Deepak Thakur scored a brace in a breathtaking performance by Indian Oil. Bharat Chikara and Shivdeep Singh scored the other goals. For Army, Chandan Aind and Siraj AP were the scorers.
Results: Indian Oil bt Army XI 8-2; Railways bt PSB 3-1.