PPL Balochistan Football Cup: Emerging Dukkis sail into semi-finals

F.P. Report

Quetta: Following a tough contest against Kharan for the third quarterfinal of PPL Balochistan Football Cup 2018 at Sadiq Shaheed Football Stadium (Malibagh), Quetta Dukki grabbed the win in a knock-out penalty kicks round.

The first 90 minutes remained competitive, ending in a draw with one goal each by both teams.

Dukki’s strong in the air team, taking advantage of their tall-built gave their skilled, small-built opponent a tough time in possessing the ball during the first half.

However, the latter changed strategy in the second half to keep the ball on ground and made several good attempts.

Dukki’s Meharullah scored the first goal of the match through an unopposed header in the 61 minutes which was equalized by Ilyas from Kharan in the last tenth minute to bring back his team.

The knock-out penalty round remained in favour of Dukkis when the last shot from Kharan’s Abdul Razzaq went off target.

With Dukki, Gwadar and DFA Quetta have already been booked for semi-finals. Punjgur and DFA Chaman will play the last quarterfinal match in Quetta.