PFF Press Release: Islamabad – May 6, 2024
WAPDA and WSTC from Group C, SA Gardens and PAF from Group D have advanced to the Quarterfinals of the 2023-24 National Football Challenge Cup (NCC) Round Two.
Four intense encounters took place at the Jinnah Sports Complex in Islamabad on the final day of the group stage matches in the National Challenge Cup (NCC) 2023.
In the first match, WAPDA secured a convincing 3-1 victory over WSTC, all thanks to Shayak Dost’s impressive hat-trick performance.
The second match between SA Gardens and Asia Ghee Mills ended in a goalless draw with neither team managing to find the back of the net.
In the third match, Otto Cranes emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Pakistan Police. Goals from Muhammad Saad and Muhammad Shahzaib secured the victory for Otto Cranes, while Fateh scored the lone goal for Pakistan Police.
The fourth match saw PAF dominate Pakistan Railways with a 3-0 triumph. Mujahid showcased his prowess with a brace, while Fahimullah contributed with one intending to seal the victory for PAF.
Group C’s final standings are WAPDA on top with 9 points after 3 wins out of 3, WSTC second on 4 points, Otto Cranes third on 3 points, while Police finish fourth on 1 point.
Group D’s final standings are SA Gardens on top after 7 points, PAF second on 6 points, Asia Ghee Mills third on 4 points, while Railways finish fourth on 0 points.
The 2023-24 National Football Challenge Cup quarterfinals line-ups are as follows:
1st Quarterfinal: Army vs Navy – 7 May
2nd Quarterfinal: KRL vs HEC – 7 May
3rd Quarterfinal: WAPDA vs PAF – 8 May
4th Quarterfinal: SA Gardens vs WSTC – 8 May