FOOTBALL FRACAS [Dawn]

35th National Games 2025 football report

Aside from the sporting glories, the men’s football event descended into a farce after a violent brawl during a heated semi-final clash between Army and Wapda at the KPT Sports Complex.

A heated exchange, after Army won 4-3, flared into a full-scale brawl, culminating in players allegedly forcing their way into the officials’ room and assaulting the referee. A detailed report is being prepared, with disciplinary action expected against both sides.

Published in Dawn, 11 December 2025

In other men’s semifinal, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) beat Navy on penalties after a 1-1 draw. PAF and Army will face each other in final on 12 December.

In women’s football final, Army beat WAPDA 1-0 with a stoppage time goal from Aiman Ali for Army.

The News, 12 December 2025 adds:

Meanwhile, in a thrilling finale of the women’s football event at the 35th National Games, Army clinched the championship by defeating WAPDA 1-0.

The decisive goal highlighted Army’s dominance in the final, with players delivering an impressive all-round performance that earned applause from spectators.

In the third-place match, Sindh outclassed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with a one-sided 12-0 victory to claim the third position.