The New Nation - Internet Edition

Sports Reporter

Usha KC defeated Abahani Limited by 4-2 goals in the day's lone match of the Green Delta Insurance Premier Division Hockey League at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium on Sunday.

After yesterday's outcome Usha maintained their top spot in the first league securing maximum 27 points from nine matches while Abahani took the second spot collecting 22 points from as many outings.

Usha KC showed a better brand of hockey than their opponents and won the match as they deserved it.

The victorious team led the first half 2-0.

Habul of Usha KC put his team ahead by a field goal in the 11th minute of the match.

After one minute Akhter of Usha dodged past Abahni goalie and doubled the margin by a field goal.

In the 20th minute Abahani got a penalty stroke but Chayan missed the golden chance.

After the breather Jimmi of Abahani reduced the margin using a pass of Imran in the 38th minute of the play.

Tariq of Usha made it 3-1 by a field goal in the 49th minute of the encounter.

Mudasser of Abahani Limited decreased the margin using a free hit of Rana in the 61st minute of he match.

Akhter sealed the fate of the match by a penalty stroke just two minutes before the long whistle.