IndianOil defeat PSB
New Delhi   22-Feb-2008
IndianOil pipped Punjab and Sind Bank 2-1 in a Group I encounter, while Air India (Mumbai) outstroke 'Army XI 5-4 via sudden death in the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Tournament here today. Hamza Mustafa scored in the 50th minute to put IndianOil in the lead. Vikramjit Singh slammed home a penalty corner in the 54th minute to help the Punjab team draw level before Deedar Singh struck in the 65th, as IndianOil emerged victorious. A spirited Army XI waged a grim battle to hold Air India to a goal-less draw in the stipulated 70 minutes. The match was decided via sudden death as the tie-breaker failed to produce a result. In Group H, Air India (North) downed Punjab National Bank 3-2. Sandeep Singh (29th) opened the scoring for Air India. Brojen Singh (39uS) and Sandeep Michael (42nd) struck for Air India, while Damandeep (49th) and Jatinder Saroha {50th) reduced the margin for PNB.