Navy clinch Victory Day Hockey title

Favourites Bangladesh Navy clinched the Victory Day Hockey title when they inflicted a 3-2 defeat on Bangladesh Krira Shaikkhga Protisthan in the final at Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium in the capital yesterday. Both teams scored one each before the short whistle.
Navy took 14 minutes to go ahead through Mainul Islam Koushik. Ashraful Islam drew level for BKSP seven minutes later converting a penalty corner. Navy once again took the lead with Roman Sarkar slamming home a field goal in the 46th minute. BKSP fought back soon and squared the margin six minutes later. This time too they found the mark from another penalty corner with Sohanur Rahman executing the penalty corner giving no chance to Navy goalkeeper.
Finally Forhad Ahmed swamped the match winner in the 61st minute utilising a penalty corner.
Navy apart form receiving a trophy also earned a cash award of Tk 50,000. Runners-up BKSP received Taka 30,000. BKSP also received two individual prizes. Fazle Hossain Rabbe was adjudged the best player of the tournament, while Ashraful Islam became the highest scorer scoring 11 goals. Both of them received Tk 10,000 each.
The Chief of Bangladesh Air Force and President of Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) Air Marshal Abu Esrar distributed prizes as chief guest. BHF vice-presidents Abdur  Rashid Sikder and Khawja Rahmatullah were also present during the award giving ceremony.

Navy clinch Victory Day Hockey title

Favourites Bangladesh Navy clinched the Victory Day Hockey title when they inflicted a 3-2 defeat on Bangladesh Krira Shaikkhga Protisthan in the final at Maulana Bhashani Hockey Stadium in the capital yesterday. Both teams scored one each before the short whistle. Navy took 14 minutes to go ahead through Mainul Islam Koushik. Ashraful Islam drew level for BKSP seven minutes later converting a penalty corner. Navy once again took the lead with Roman Sarkar slamming home a field goal in the 46th minute. BKSP fought back soon and squared the margin six minutes later. This time too they found the mark from another penalty corner with Sohanur Rahman executing the penalty corner giving no chance to Navy goalkeeper. Finally Forhad Ahmed swamped the match winner in the 61st minute utilising a penalty corner. Navy apart form receiving a trophy also earned a cash award of Tk 50,000. Runners-up BKSP received Taka 30,000. BKSP also received two individual prizes. Fazle Hossain Rabbe was adjudged the best player of the tournament, while Ashraful Islam became the highest scorer scoring 11 goals. Both of them received Tk 10,000 each. The Chief of Bangladesh Air Force and President of Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) Air Marshal Abu Esrar distributed prizes as chief guest. BHF vice-presidents Abdur Rashid Sikder and Khawja Rahmatullah were also present during the award giving ceremony.