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bushra jamali

does any one know when the national championship starting this year!!!!!!!! Sad

i cant wait for them to start

Suprah · Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 4:38 pm Post subject:

National Women Club Championship 2010: PFF set 25 May last date for Club entry

Lahore, 21 May: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has set 25 May as last date for the event registration of clubs in order to appear in third National Women Club Championship 2010. The third edition of the show will be held at all provinces from 14-19 June 2010.

It is clarified that no registration would be accepted after the given deadline and the clubs who will fail to get registration to play in coming event before deadline would not be eligible to compete in the competition – ranked second to annual National Women Championship in domestic women soccer.
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Suprah · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:57 pm Post subject:

3rd National Women Football Club commences: Erum shines as Kickers outclassed Soccerites 7-0

Lahore, 14 June: Third National Women Football Club Championship (Lahore Phase) exploded into action on Monday when Karachi Kickers bulldozed Sindh Soccerites 7-0 in Group-A at Korangi Baloch Stadium, Sharafi Goth, Karachi.

The Group-A clash saw Karachi 4-0 up at interval and added three more in the second session. The highlight of the match was sparkling hat-trick by striker Erum who struck for times for Qurat Ul Ain-led team. Erum was too speedy for Soccerities defenders and skipper/goal keeper Farah Tayyaba.

Her goals emerged in the 10th, 16th, 45th and 56th minute. Midfielder Reema, wing full back Tarmina and winger Nuzhat were other scorers in the fifth, 22nd minute and 63rd minute respectively.

Two-goal Fakhra was star performer in Peshawar FC’ s 3-1 win over United FC in Group-D (Pool I) at Frontier Women College, near Qisa Khawani Bazar, Peshawar City. Both the teams were tied 1-1 when United’s striker Nadia neutralized 7th minute goal of Fakhra four minutes later. Fakhra regained lead for Peshawar in the 41st minute and skipper Asiya put the issue beyond doubt in the 53rd minute.

Tuesday (15 June) Fixture:

Group A (Karachi)
Diya FC v TCS FC (Aga Khan Gymkhana Ground 10 AM)

Group B (Lahore)
Sports Sciences v Fatima FC (Punjab University-Old Campus, 1 Cust Road 5.30 PM)

Group-C (Islamabad)
Young Rising Star v ISOSS (OPF Ground, Sector H-8 5.30 PM)

Group-D (Peshawar)
Pool I: Spark FC v United FC (Frontier College 8.30 AM)
Pool II: Maliks FC v Striker FC (Frontier College 10 AM
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Suprah · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:58 pm Post subject:

3rd National Women Football Club Championship: Fatima overpower Model Town 2-0

Lahore, 14 June: Fatima Club defeated Model Town Club 2-0 in the third National Women Football Club Championship (Lahore Phase) at Punjab University-Old Campus, 1 Cust Road. Near MAO College.

Skipper Sania opened scoring in the 21st minute and Sobia Sultana doubled the lead in the 32nd minute.

Tuesday (15 June) Fixture:

Group A (Karachi)

Diya FC v TCS FC (Aga Khan Gymkhana Ground 10 AM)

Group B (Lahore)

Sports Sciences v Fatima FC (Punjab University-Old Campus, 1 Cust Road 5.30 PM)

Group-C (Islamabad)

Young Rising Star v ISOSS (OPF Ground, Sector H-8 5.30 PM)

Group-D (Peshawar)

Pool 1: Spark FC v United FC (Frontier College 8.30 AM)
Pool II: Maliks FC v Striker FC (Frontier College 10 AM)
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Suprah · Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:59 pm Post subject:

Four-goal Rabia push Frontier to 7-0 win; Diya trounce TCS 19-0

Lahore, 15 June: Frontier College Club put up impressive display infront of their fans when they routed Striker Club in Group-D (Pool II) match of Third National Women Football Club Championship at Frontier Women College, near Qisa Khawani Bazar, Peshawar City. Later on, United FC thrashed Spark FC 10-0 in same Group. Diya Club outclassed TCS Club 19-0 in Group-A match in Karachi.

Spearhead Rabia Imam proved too menacing for keeper Kulsoom and the defenders who were playing for Striker Club. Under Gohar Zaman’s coaching Frontier led 2-0 at interval and struck five in the second session. They opened scoring through Aisha in the 11th minute and it was left to Rabia to notch four goals in fine display of striking ability. She netted in the 23rd, 42nd, 47th and 63rd minute. Aisha added her second in the 41st minute and it left to winger Anila to round off the tally with free-kick goal.

Diya Club outclassed TCS Club 19-0 in Group-A match of Third National Women Football Club Championship at Aga Khan Gymkhana Ground, opposite Karachi Zoo, Jamshed Town, Karachi. The Group-B match between 2007 National Champion Sport Sciences and Fatima Club ended 0-0 at Punjab University, Old Campus Ground, opposite MAO College Lahore.

Diya’s huge win resulted due to double hat-tricks of striker Kirin and winger Hajra Khan. Both slammed seven goals. Kirin netted in the 8th, 22nd, 28th, 36th, 42nd, 53rd and 61st minute while Hajra pushed the ball into cage in the 24th, 30th, 38th, 40th, 50th, 59th and 68th minute Rukhsar (12th, 33rd) and Marium Laghari (20th,63rd) struck twice while Khadija netted in the 56th minute.

In another match at same venue, three hat-tricks were recorded in Spark FC-United FC clash that ended 10-0 in favor of United FC. Striker Hina struck four goals in the 3rd, 7th, 15th and 66th minute while other hat-trick makers were winger Rubab (11th, 41st, 60th min) and midfielder Faiza (21sr, 23rd and 39th min).

Wednesday (16 June) Fixture:

Group A (Karachi)
Karachi Kickers v TCS FC (Korangi Baloch Stadium, Karachi 10 AM)

Group-D (Peshawar)
Pool 1: Spark FC v Peshawar Club (Frontier College, Peshawar 8.30 AM)
Pool II: Maliks FC v Frontier College (Frontier College,Peshawar 10 AM)
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Suprah · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:40 pm Post subject:

Rising Star whip five past ISOSS

Lahore, 16 June: Rawalpindi's Young Rising Star, National Champions in 2008, opened their mission with a bang when they overpowered debutant Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS) Club 5-0 in Group C of 3rd National Women Football Club Championship.

Opportunist striker Sehar Zaman was the star performer at Islamabad's OPF Ground H/8 with sparkling hat-trick. Sana Mehmood-led YRS got early start with nice deflection from top of the area from winger Malaika Noor in the fourth minute and it was left to Sehar to record hat-trick with goals in the 18th, 24th and 67th minute. Midfielder Nida Hashmi (60th min) was other scorer in complete rout. Meanwhile, Karachi Kickers were awarded 3-0 win over TCS FC who failed to turn up at NED Ground, University Road, Karachi.

Thursday (17 June) Fixture

Group A (Karachi)
Sindh Soccerites v Diya FC (University Ground)

Group B (Lahore)
Sports Sciences v Model Town FC ( Punjab University-Old Campus, 1 Cust Road 5.30 PM)

Group-C ( Islamabad)
Vehari United v ISOSS (OPF Ground, Sector H-8 5.30 PM)

Group-D (Peshawar) -Pool II
Maliks FC v Striker FC (Frontier College 5.30 PM)
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Suprah · Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:36 pm Post subject:

Sports Science, Frontier enter last four

Lahore, 17 June : Sports Sciences Department of Punjab University and Frontier Women College of Peshawar forced their way into last four of third National Women Football Club Championship. University Girls eliminated Model Town Club 5-0 in Group-B match at Women's Department - Punjab University (Old Campus), 1 Cust Road near M.A.O College while Frontier College outplayed Peshawar Club 3-0 in the Peshawar Phase final at their home territory.

The winners, who clinched national Championship in 2007, had to thanks their spearhead Shagufta Akhter for the win. One of the key player of University, Shagufta slammed three goals to register hat-trick. Her goals appeared in the 40th, 43rd and 67th minute. Other scorers were Hira Fawad and Asma Butt in the 59th and 62nd minute respectively. The winners won three-team Group-B as they edged out Fatima FC on goal counts after both the teams had gathered four points. Model Town Club failed to open account.

Gohar Zaman-coached Frontier College whipped three past Peshawarities with all the goals coming in the first session. Winger Hina broke the deadlock in the 18th minute while stopper Anila consolidated the lead in the 29th minute. Spearhead Rabia Imam, one of the nine hat-trick makers in the event, rounded off the tally in the final minute of first session. There was no goal in other half.

The top team of each group will travel into 6th National Women Championship slated to run at Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium from 25 July to 7 August 2010.

Diya FC led Group-A on better goal counts after completion of four of the six matches. After thrashing Sindh Soccerities 7-0 on 14 June, Kickers were declared 3-0 winner over debutant TCS Club who failed to enter the field. On the other hands Diya bulldozed TCS 19-0 on 15 June, followed by walk over win over Soccerities. Diya and Kickers managed six points from two matches, while Soccerities and TCS yet to open account.

Coming Matches :

18 June: Diya FC Karachi Kickers (Aga Khan Gymkhana Ground, Karachi 10 AM)

19 June: Young Rising Star v Vehari United (OPF Ground, Sector H-8 5.30 PM)
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Suprah · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:12 am Post subject:

6th National Women Football Championship 2010: 19 teams will vie for top honours

Lahore, 23 June : Pakistan Football Federation (PFF)'s Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat has approved Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium for sixth National Women Football Championship slated to commence from 25 July 2010.All the participants are being asked to confirm participation by 30 June and submit Registration by 10 July 2010.

According to PFF Women Chairperson Robina Irfan 19 participants will appear in 14-day blue-riband event of PFF Women Wing. Debutant Frontier College of Peshawar, Karachi's Diya FC, Lahore's Sport Sciences and Rawalpindi's Young Rising Star had already secured their berths by reaching the Super Four of third National Women Club Football Championship recently. Other participants will be Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa plus teams from regions Islamabad, FATA, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and organizations Army,PIA, PAF, WAPDA, Police, HEC and Navy affiliated with PFF.

"Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) gave liberty to the individual countries to develop this sport among their womenfolk within the prescribed parameters of their culture and religion, "said Robina.

"Considering the reality that football is being played less in girls' schools and women colleges, the appearance of several clubs in 6th National Women Championship is a great achievement for PFF, which is due to PFF President's Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat`s efforts and his devotion with football" said Robina who added that clubs play an important role to promote any game, so women's clubs will be developed at every city and PFF will provide technical support and guidance on a regular basis to club's management.

Jinnah Stadium also hosted the previous three editions. Punjab won the first edition in 2005 when Abdul Hafeez Malik-coached Punjab managed narrow 1-0 win over Pakistan WAPDA. Pakistan's Futsal team skipper Misbah Siddiqui struck lone goal when WAPDA won the final of second edition, beating Islamabad in 2006 by same scoreline. The score was also 1-0 when debutant Lahore's Sports Sciences overpowered Afghanistan through first-half strike in 2007. Young Rising Star and Iranian Club were champions in 2008 and 2009 respectevly.

On the directives of PFF Chief, several Sub committees for Appeal, Technical, Competition, Selection will be formed to tackle the event in befitting manner in addition to Technical Study Group (TSG). Islamabad FA will arrange Draws Ceremony which will take place during 24th July Manager Meeting at Pakistan Sports Board (PSB)'s Conference Hall, Islamabad at 4 PM.
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Suprah · Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:46 pm Post subject:

6th National Women Football Championship from 25 July

Lahore, 14 July : Pakistan Football Federation (PFF)'s Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat has approved Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium for sixth National Women Football Championship slated to commence from 25 July 2010. All the participants are being asked to confirm participation by 30 June and submit Registration by 10 July 2010.

According to PFF Women Chairperson Robina Irfan 19 participants will appear in 14-day blue-riband event of PFF Women Wing.Debutant Frontier College of Peashawar,Karachi's Diya FC, Lahore's Sport Sciences and Rawalpindi's Young Rising Star had already secured their berths by reaching the Super Four of third National Women Club Football Championship recently. Other participants will be Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa plus teams from regions Islamabad, FATA, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and organizations Army, PIA, PAF, WAPDA, Police, HEC and Navy affiliated with PFF.

"Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) gave liberty to the individual countries to develop this sport among their womenfolk within the prescribed parameters of their culture and religion, "said Robina.

"Considering the reality that football is being played less in girls' schools and women colleges, the appearance of several clubs in 6th National Women Championship is a great achievement for PFF, which is due to PFF President's Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat`s efforts and his devotion with football" said Robina who added that clubs play an important role to promote any game, so women`s clubs will be developed at every city and PFF will provide technical support and guidance on a regular basis to club's management.

Jinnah Stadium also hosted the previous three editions. Punjab won the first edition in 2005 when Abdul Hafeez Malik-coached Punjab managed narrow 1-0 win over Pakistan WAPDA. Pakistan's Futsal team skipper Misbah Siddiqui struck lone goal when WAPDA won the final of second edition, beating Islamabad in 2006 by same scoreline. The score was also 1-0 when debutant Lahore's Sports Sciences overpowered Afghanistan through first-half strike in 2007. Young Rising Star and Iranian Club were champions in 2008 and 2009 respectevly.

On the directives of PFF Chief, several Sub committees for Appeal, Technical, Competition, Selection will be formed to tackle the event in befitting manner in addition to Technical Study Group (TSG). Islamabad FA will arrange Draws Ceremony which will take place during 24th July Manager Meeting at Pakistan Sports Board (PSB)'s Conference Hall, Islamabad at 4 PM.
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Suprah · Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:08 am Post subject:

6th National Women Soccer from Sunday

PFF Chief approves Shakoor as Match Commissioner

Lahore, 24 July : Pakistan Football Federation (PFF)'s Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat has approved Lyari-based Abdul Shakoor Baloch, who used to work in Pakistan Post Office Department, as Match Commissioner to handle PFF Women Wing's blue-riband event National Women Soccer. Shakoor acted as FIFA Referee from 1993-98, followed by FIFA Futsal Referee in 2000-01. He also acted as official for Pakistan Football Referees Association and Sindh Football Referees Association.

Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium will host sixth National Women Football Championship from 25 July to 5 August 2010. Abdul Shakoor Baloch will be one of the key official when Islamabad FA will arrange Draws Ceremony which will take place during 24th July Manager Meeting at Pakistan Sports Board (PSB)'s Conference Hall, Islamabad at 4 PM.

Debutant Frontier College of Peshawar, Karachi's Diya FC, Lahore's Sport Sciences and Rawalpindi's Young Rising Star had already secured their berths by reaching the Super Four of third National Women Club Football Championship recently. Other eight participants are Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa plus teams from regions Islamabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and organizations WAPDA and Higher Education Commission (HEC) affiliated with PFF.

Jinnah Stadium also hosted the previous five editions. Punjab won the first edition in 2005 when Abdul Hafeez Malik-coached Punjab managed narrow 1-0 win over Pakistan WAPDA. Pakistan's Futsal team skipper Misbah Siddiqui struck lone goal when WAPDA won the final of second edition, beating Islamabad in 2006 by same scoreline. The score was also 1-0 when debutant Lahore's Sports Sciences overpowered Afghanistan through first-half strike in 2007. Young Rising Star and Iranian Club were champions

in 2008 and 2009 respectively. The accomplishment of famous Rajanpur football promoter Ghias Uddin Baloch’s Young Rising Star will ever be unique in PFF’s 63-year history as they became the only local club to win National Football Championship for both sexes.
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Suprah · Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:56 pm Post subject:

National Women Soccer from Monday

Lahore, 25 July: Who will become sixth captain to lift the Winning Trophy of National Women Championship " The question will be answered on 5 August 2010 when the final of the 6th edition of the event will be played at Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium. Maryam Irandost of Malavan Bandar Anzali (Iran) was the last one to do so. Punjab's Kiran Illyas was the first one in 2005, followed by WAPDA's Razia Sultana (2006) Sports Sciences's Nabila Raza (2007) and Young Rising Star's Sana Mehmood (2008).

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF)'s Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat has approved Islamabad's Jinnah Stadium for sixth National Women Football Championship slated to commence from 26 July 2010.Debutant Frontier College of Peshawar, Karachi's Diya FC, Lahore's Sport Sciences and Rawalpindi's Young Rising Star had already secured their berths by reaching the Super Four of third National Women Club Football Championship recently. Other eight participants are Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa plus teams from regions Islamabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and organizations WAPDA and Higher Education Commission (HEC) affiliated with PFF.

Jinnah Stadium also hosted the previous five editions. Punjab won the first edition in 2005 when Abdul Hafeez Malik-coached Punjab managed narrow 1-0 win over Pakistan WAPDA. Pakistan's Futsal team skipper Misbah Siddiqui struck lone goal when WAPDA won the final of second edition, beating Islamabad in 2006 by same scoreline. The score was also 1-0 when debutant Lahore's Sports Sciences overpowered Afghanistan through first-half strike in 2007. Young Rising Star and Iranian Club were champions in 2008 and 2009 respectively. The accomplishment of famous Rajanpur football promoter Ghias Uddin Baloch’s Young Rising Star will ever be unique in PFF’s 63-year history as they became the only local club to win National Football Championship for both sexes.

According to PFF Women Chairperson Robina Irfan, "Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) gave liberty to the individual countries to develop this sport among their womenfolk within the prescribed parameters of their culture and religion, Considering the reality that football is being played less in girls' schools and women colleges, the appearance of several clubs in 6th National Women Championship is a great achievement for PFF, which is due to PFF President's Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat`s efforts and his devotion with football" said Robina who added that clubs play an important role to promote any game, so women`s clubs will be developed at every city and PFF will provide technical support and guidance on a regular basis to club's management. On the directives of PFF Chief, LOC and several Sub committees for Appeal, Technical, Competition, Selection are being formed to tackle the event in befitting manner in addition to Technical Study Group (TSG).

Punjab-Islamabad clash on opening day

Lahore, 25 July : Pakistan Football Federation (PFF)' have announced the draws for the sixth National Women Football Championship slated to commence from 26 July to 5 August 2010.

According to PFF Manager Competition Abdul Rauf Bari, the event will be comprised of twenty matches and twelve teams are being divided into four groups. 2005 Champion Punjab will face Karachi’s Diya FC and Islamabad in Group-A while Group-B is comprised of 2008 Gold medalist Young Rising Star, 2006 Champion WAPDA and Balochistan. Debutant Frontier College of Peshawar will collide with Sindh and HEC while formidable last edition’s runner-up Sports Sciences will face Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Group-D.

Draws ;

26 July : Islamabad v Punjab (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Sports Sciences v Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)

27 July : WAPDA v Young Rising Star (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Sindh v Frontier College (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)

28 July : Diya v Punjab (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), AZad Kashmir v Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)

29 July : Balochistan v WAPDA (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Frontier College v HEC (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)

30 July : Islamabad v Diya (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Sports Sciences v Azad Kashmir (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)

31 July : Balochistan v Young Rising Star (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Sindh v HEC (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)

1, 2 August : Quarter-Finals

3 August : Rest Day

4 August : Semi Finals

5 August : FINAL

6th National Women Football Championship

Islamabad, Sports Sciences earn win on opening day

Lahore, 26 July : Pakistan Football Federation (PFF)'s Women Wing Chairperson Robina Irfan inaugurated the12-team sixth National Women Football Championship today as two matches decided in Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad.

Lahore’s Sports Sciences thrashed Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa 6-0 after 3-0 up at interval in Group D with Aisha getting two goals in the 16th and 59th minute. Other scorers were Hira 23, Kanwal 25, Shagufta 40, Samia 46. The Group-A match saw Islamabad edging out Punjab 3-0 in Group-A. Nawal opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by Samantha and Muniza strikes in the 40th and 53rd minute.

The event will be comprised of twenty matches and twelve teams are being divided into four groups. 2005 Champion Punjab will face Karachi’s Diya FC and Islamabad in Group-A while Group-B is comprised of 2008 Gold medalist Young Rising Star, 2006 Champion WAPDA and Balochistan. Debutant Frontier College of Peshawar will collide with Sindh and HEC while formidable last edition’s runner-up Sports Sciences will face Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Group-D.

Tuesday Fixture : WAPDA v Young Rising Star (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Sindh v Frontier College (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)

6th National Women Football Championship

Frontier College upset Sindh 1-0

Lahore, 27 July : Sindh, yet to win National Championship in five attempts, suffered frustration of losing the first match when they lost 0-1 to Peshawar’s Frontier College in Group-C at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad in the sixth National Women Football Championship today. The League matches will be concluded on 31 July, followed by Quarter-finals on 1, 2 August. The semi-finals are being scheduled for 4 August while third-place match and final will be played on 5 August.

Under captaincy of Rabia Zaman, underdogs Frontier College, playing first ever their National Championship match, halted all the attacks of Sindh and tucked the all important goal in the 44th minute through midfielder Salma. Sindh team, under Qurat Ul Ain, sister of famous sprinter and SAG Gold Medallist Naseem Hameed, missed real opportunities and had to blame themselves for the defeat.

In the remaining 26 minutes, play moved back and forth, while chances were few and far between. Gohar Zaman's Frontier had advantages, holding the bigger part of ball possession and being able to create more and more dangerous opportunities. While Sindh girls were not able to capitalize despite their superiority on paper, so that the match ended with the solitary goal win for team from Peshawar.

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) have poured 12 teams into four groups with twenty matches on the card. 2005 Champion Punjab will face Karachi’s Diya FC and Islamabad in Group-A while Group-B is comprised of 2008 Gold medalist Young Rising Star, 2006 Champion WAPDA and Balochistan. Debutant Frontier College of Peshawar will collide with Sindh and HEC while formidable last edition’s runner-up Sports Sciences will face Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Group-D

Wednesday (28 July) Fixture

: Diya v Punjab (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Azad Kashmir v Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (5.30 PM, Ground No.2 near Hamidi Hall)

The result of second match of sixth National Women Football Championship today.

PAKISTAN WAPDA 0 YOUNG RISING STAR 0

Wednesday (28 July) Fixture : Diya v Punjab (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Azad Kashmir v Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (5.30 PM, Ground No.2 near Hamidi Hall)

Robina urges women to participate in outdoor healthy activities: hails efforts of PFF Chief

Lahore, 28 July : Robina Irfan, Chairperson of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF)'s Women Wing, has urged the sportswomen to participate in healthy outdoor activities for development and enhancement of their mental and physical capabilities. She hoped that bankers, services and teams like PIA, KRL, PEL etc will form women teams for further enhancement of women football in this part of the world, and added that physically healthy players actively participate in the development of the country and the uplift of the people. Robina, who inaugurated the sixth National Women Football Championship on Monday during Punjab-Islamabad Group-A clash, was talking to media at mammoth Jinnah Stadium inside Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad.

She hailed efforts of PFF President Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat 's work for Women soccer and termed it "Landmark", something out of nothing, "Countries like Pakistan are free to promote women's soccer within the limits of their culture and religion. FIFA gave freedom to the individual countries to develop this sport among their womenfolk within the prescribed parameters of their culture and religion," said Robina, former Balochistan Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, adding that due to commitment, dedication of Faisal Saleh Hayat women soccer is finding respectable position in Pakistan's sports. It is his Herculean efforts due to which AFC had promoted him to Chairmanship of AFC Disciplinary Committee and allotted him seat of member in FIFA Disciplinary Committee.

The participation of debutant Frontier College of Peshawar in ongoing National Women Football Championship will strengthen the PFF Women Wing. The future of women football is bright and the registration of 42 clubs with PFF is a healthy sign. The officials of local clubs are playing their part effectively while the birth of organizational teams will help us to make mind for the Pakistan Premier Women Football League in near future."stated by Robina Irfan, member POA.

She added that National Women Soccer is orbited around five years with five different gold medallist each year viz Punjab 2005, WAPDA 2006, Lahore’s Sports Sciences Department 2007, Rawalpindi’s Young Rising Star WFC 2008 and Iran’s Malavan Bandar Anzali (2009). The sixth Champion will raise its head on Thursday, 5 August when handsome Rs. 4 lacs, 15 thousand will be distributed among teams, players and technical officials.
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Suprah · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:22 am Post subject:

6th National Women Football Championship: Diya pick quarter-final spot without unfortunate Misha

Lahore, 28 July: Former National Champion Punjab failed to stop Karachi’s Diya FC in Group-A clash of sixth National Women Football Championship today at Jinnah Stadium and lost 0-2. Later on, Group-D tie clash between Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (KP) saw KP winning by 1-0 in Ground No.2. The League matches will be concluded on 31 July, followed by Quarter-finals on 1, 2 August. The semi-finals are being scheduled for 4 August while third-place match and final will be played on 5 August.

Diya had to play the match without Misha Dawood who died during Wednesday's Air Crash. She was to face Punjab in the Championship on Wednesday evening but her life had not allowed her to face former Champions. The scorers for Diya were Hajra Khan (8th minute) and Marium Laghari (35th min). The win pushed Diya into quarter-final alongwith Islamabad from Group-A.

The KP-AJK match provided great entertainment for the once again well-sized crowd, as the ball moved up and down the field fast and there were many great moves on both sides. Both teams had opportunities, but kept ending up denied by the other side. But just as it looked like it was going to be the goalless draw, striker Mehreen struck the all important goal for KP.

Thursday (29 July) Fixture

: Balochistan v WAPDA (5.30 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Frontier College v HEC (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)
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Suprah · Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:09 pm Post subject:

6th National Women Football Championship

Giant killer Frontier enter quarter: Heavy downpour put off WAPDA-Balochistan tie

Lahore, 29 July : The heavy downpour forced the Group-B match between Pakistan WAPDA, gold medallist in 2006 and silver medalist in 2005,2008, and Balochistan to abandonement in the sixth National Women Football Championship today at huge Jinnah Stadium, Aabpara, Islamabad. Earlier, first timers Peshawar’s Frontier College maintained themselves as "Giant killer" with 1-1 draw against HEC in Group-C at same venue. The League matches will be concluded on 31 July, followed by Quarter-finals on 1, 2 August. The semi-finals are being scheduled for 4 August while third-place match and final will be played on 5 August.

WAPDA required three clear points to win the match and quarter-final stage against Balochiostan, got the lead they were looking for when opportunist striker Nadia Bhatti smashed the ball into back of the net as early as sixth minute. The electricity women stretched their lead until the interval. WAPDA led 1-0 at interval but heavy run forced Referee Shafaat Habib (Army) to send both the teams to the dressing room as both was sailing onto the pitch. The match will be replayed at a later date.

Earlier in Group-C, Frontier Women College showed braveness and dedication in their maiden appearance and drew with seasoned Higher Education Commission (HEC) to enter the last eight. They managed four points in two matches after overpowering Sindh 1-0 in their first match on 27 July. The team under coaching of Gohar Zaman showed committment with Rabia Zaman dominating the field as skilfull play maker. The first half was locked 0-0 with both the teams relied too heavily on defensive tactics and both the goals were recorded in the second session. HEC broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when striker Hina Qasim cut in from left gallery and clipped the ball past advancing Frontier keeper. Hardly three minutes had elapsed, Frontier snatched the equalizer when midfielder Uzma Usman's long range drive eleduded several feets and went into left corner. It stayed 1-1, pushing Frontier to quarter-final berth. HEC required draw against Sindh on Saturday to enter the quarter-finals.

Friday (30 July) Fixture

: Islamabad v Diya FC (5.30 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Sports Sciences v Azad Kashmir (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)
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Suprah · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:24 am Post subject:

6th National Women Football Championship

WAPDA edge out Balochistan 3-0 : enter quarter-final

Lahore, 30 July : Pakistan WAPDA, gold medallist in 2006 and silver medalist in 2005,2008, forced their way into the quarter-finals of the sixth National Women Football Championship today at huge Jinnah Stadium, Aabpara, Islamabad. They thrashed Balochistan 3-0 in the replay on Friday morning.

The scheduled match between two was declared abandoned by Technical Officials on Thursday following heavy rain that made pitch unplayable for all of second half after WAPDA led 1-0 at interval. That goal was scored by skilfull player Nadia Bhatti who represnted Pakistan in 11th South Asian Games at Dhaka earlier this year and was gold medallist for Young Rising Star in 2008 edition. However, Nadia failed to hit the net in the replay as their other three goal scorers were Naila Rani (18th min), Shabana Kausar (26th min) and Azra Nasir (58th min) as WAPDA joined Islamabad, Diya FC, Frontier College Peshawar in the quarter-final.

WAPDA, under coach Qasim Raza and skipper Anila Khan, dominated the proceeding right from the kick off and their keeper Shumaila Sattar was too smart for all the attacks of provincial team.

Saturday (31 July) Fixture : Balochistan v Young Rising Star (5 PM, Jinnah Stadium), Sindh v HEC (5.30 PM, Ground No.2)
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Suprah · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:40 pm Post subject:

6th National Women Football Championship

Sports Sciences enter last eight: face Diya on Sunday

Lahore, 31 July : National Champions 2007 Sports Sciences and Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa (formerly NWFP) won honors in Group-D and entered the quarter-finals of the sixth National Women Football Championship last night at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad. They joined Islamabad, Diya FC, Pakistan WAPDA, Frontier Women College in the last eight.

The League matches have been completed on Saturday, followed by Quarter-finals on 1, 2 August. The semi-finals are being scheduled for 4 August while third-place match and final will be played on 5 August.

Sports Sciences of Lahore clinched quarter-final spot with impressive 4-0 win over depleted Azad Jammu & Kashmir in Group-D. It was their second straight win that saw the Univerity girls leading 1-0 at Interval. Their prominent goal-scoring striker Shagufa Akhter opened the scoring in the 14th minute from the free-kick. Winger Aysha Hassan doubled the lead in the 41st minute. Midfielder Samia Ehsan dashed through the middle to enhance the lead further to 3-0 and it was left to substitute Hira Dawood to round off the tally off Samia’s through pass three minutes from time. The quarter-finalist from the Group-D were Sports Sciences and KP while in the last match of Group-A saw Islamabad overcoming Diya FC in thrilling, absordbing 4-3 finish. It was interesting seven goal drama between the two teams who had already assured entry into last eight.

Mezjgaan Orakzai – daughter of IFA President Dr. Fazal Ur Rehman – dominated the proceedings in the initial stage with two breath taking goal inside five minutes. She landed opener in the third minute off Muneza Shahid’s lob pass and made it 2-0 85 seconds later with solo erffort. But Diya staged remarkable recovery and neutralized both the goals. Opportunist striker Hajra Khan pulled one back in the 11th minute and midfielder Maryam Laghari’s long range 25-metre drive in the 14th minute brought the scoreline to 2-2. Hajra struck her second in the 25th minute as Diya led 3-2 at interval. Islamabad were dominant force in second session and Abeha Haider showed her class with classical goals in the 58th and 60th minute to turn tide and provided Islamabad exciting 4-3 win.

Sunday (1 August) Fixtures : Islamabad v Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa (Quarter-final 1, Jinnah Stadium 4.45 PM), Sports Sciences v Diya FC (Quarter-final 2, Ground No.2, 4.45 PM)

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