The Sports Writers Association of Punjab came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Sports Journalists Association of Lahore here on Thursday at Model Town football academy ground. SJAL XI led by Chaudhary Mohammad Ashraf gained lead through Ghalib Bajwa’s brilliant field goal in the first half and SWAP equalized five minutes before close of the play when Hafiz Imran produced a lovely field goal on a combined move of Muhammad Akhlaq Aslam and Zahid Shafi. Amir Raza-captained SWAP XI missed a number of chances on the sitters created by their ace forward Sohail Ali. Secretary, Pakistan Football Federation, Lt Col retd Ahmad Yar Lodhi was the chief guest on the occasion and both the teams were introduced to him before the start of the play. Chief of Model Town football academy, Mian Rizwan Ali was also present.
Speaking on the occasion PFF Secretary said it was good to see mediamen engaged in a healthy activity. He urged both the teams to play similar matches on regular basis to maintain a good level of health. He also praised the efforts of Mian Rizwan for making excellent arrangement for the smooth conduct of the match.
