The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Old Dhaka Hockey Association registered a thumping victory, 6 goals to nil, against Police AC in the Independence Day Hockey Tournament at the Maulana Bhashani National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday.

It was the second successive victory of the Old Dhaka team in the tournament. It won 5-2 goals against Bangladesh Air Force in their opening match.

All the six goals were scored in the first half.

National forward Maksud Alam Habul struck twice, Iqbal Nader Prince, Rasel Mahmud Jimmy, Abdus Samad and Asaduzzaman netted one each.

In the day's other match, Bangladesh Navy beat Mirpur Academy by 3-2 goals at the same venue in the afternoon. The sailors went down 1-2 goals in the first half.

Mortuza, Azad and Mustaque scored one each for the winners while Ronny netted both the goals for losers.

Today's matches: Bangladesh Air Force vs Mirpur Academy (2:pm), Bangladesh Army vs Bangladesh Navy (3:30 pm).