IndianOil whip SAI
New Delhi   29-Oct-2007
The experienced IndianOil hockey team trounced Sports Authority of India (SAI), Delhi, 7-1 in a league match of the 24th IndianOil Surjit Hockey Tournament here today. All matches today were held during the day since the floodlights developed a technical fault yesterday. The oilmen got off to a shaky start and were under pressure from their opponents. However, the presence of more experienced players tilted the scales in their favour. Olympian Prabhjot Singh struck thrice (56th, 67th and 68th minutes), while Bharat and Rajpal Singh scored one goal each. After putting up a brave fight in the first half, the SAI team lost their tempo in the secorid. Abhiseesh (41st minute) was the lone scorer for the losers.In the second match of the day, Bharat Petroleum beat Punjab National Bank, Delhi, 2-1. The scorers for the' winners were Hari Prasad and Puddalik. Ajitesh Rai scored for PNB. This match had remained incomplete yesterday due to the lights failure. The encounter witnessed great stick work from both sides. Although many of the moves by the winners could not be converted into goals, the excellent passes between the players were a treat to watch. In the third match, Air India defeated Border Security Force 2-0. Girish and Len Ayyappa got one goal each. Later, the organisers announced that the floodlights had been repaired and from tomorrow the matches would be held under lights.