JCT drop a point to PSEB in Punjab soccer league

Phagwara, July 18 (UNI) Strong contenders Jagatjit Cotton Textile Mills (JCT) suffered a setback in their campaign as Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) held them to a one-all draw and split points in the Punjab State Super Football League here today.

JCT and PSEB played a goalless first half. The powermen stunned their much fancied mighty rivals JCT in the 53rd minute as Sarabjit Singh converted a spot kick to put PSEB ahead. The spot kick was awarded as JCT defender Yadvinder Singh brought down PSEB striker Amarjit inside the prohibited box.

The JCT players then reorganised their game. Their moves bore fruits in the 67th minute when they neutralised the lead. Trapping a forward pass from Rupinder, Parveen Kumar dribbled his way into the box before scoring from a close range.

JCT played their first match today. It was the second outing for PSEB who were beaten by Punjab Police in their opening fixture.

UNI