Services to meet Punjab in the hockey final

Guwahati, Feb 16 (UNI) Services blanked Asom 4-0 win while Punjab edged past Orissa with a solitary goal as the two teams enter the final of the men's hockey competition in the 33rd National Games here today.

Services proved far too strong for Asom and pumped in two goals within the first seven minutes of the game. With short passes and brisk pace, Services completely outplayed Asom.

Asom, who had created a flutter defeating Punjab in the league stage, were off colour and Services scored the third goal before the lemon break.

The second half saw Services relaxing a bit keeping the ball in their half. And yet they scored another goal towards the end to make it 4-0.

In the other semi final, Orissa never gave Punjab any free opportunity.Despite some delightful skill play by the Orissa forwards, goal remain elusive. Satbinder Singh of Punjab scored the winner in the ninth minute of the second half.

UNI