Izhar & Javed Football: Pervana Sports and Orangi Muhammadan reach semis

[Source: Riaz Ahmed, veteran football journalist]

Action in Izhar & Javed Shaheed Football Tournament - Pirabad vs Pervana
Pervana Sports (sitting) vs Pirabad Golden (standing)

Hosted by Young Muslim FC and Orangi Town, the 2nd All-Karachi Izhar Jan (Bhaiya) & Javed Shaheed Football Tournament witnessed two quarter-finals being decided.

In first quarter final, Orangi Muhammadan beat Azad Shaheen 2-0 in spectacular fashion while in other quarter final Pervana Sports overcame Pirabad Golden with a tense 1-0 scoreline. Orangi Muhammad’s goalscorers were Kashif Azeem (16th minute) and captain Ibrar Khan (56th minute).

Pervana Sports had young striker Aamir Baloch to thank for his match deciding header in 59th minute. Both games were held at Mini Stadium in Orangi No. 5 area. Referee was Muhammad Rizwan, and match commissioner was Muhammad Yousuf.

The third quarter final on 10th November will witness Shahbaz Green Banaras facing Orangi Millat while the last quarter final on 12th November will see hosts Young Muslim FC Orangi face Faqir Muhammadan Orangi.