Mubarak Village crowned PALS Rescue Soccer champs

LAHORE: Mubarak Village PALS Rescue Football Tournament 2019 when they narrowly beat Hawks Bay Combined team by 1–0 in the final at Buleji Ground of Abdur Rehman Goth.

Gohar Khan scored the lone goal of the match for Mubarak Village in the first half. It was a closely fought contest with both sides coming close to scoring at various instances. However it was Mubarak Village yet again who sealed the victory while maintaining the score till the last minute. Muhammad Naeem was named the Player of the Tournament while Baba Doshi was declared as the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Both players represented Mubarak Village.

Gohar Khan was declared as the Man of the Match of the final. The tournament was witnessed by local notables including government officials. The final match was followed by an impressive prize distribution ceremony.

“Football is the most cherished sport of the local communities which our lifeguards represent. Organising this tournament has been one of the most rewarding experiences as it has had a phenomenal impact on all stakeholders involved,” said Reza Samad, Founder & President of Pakistan Life Saving Foundation (PALS Rescue).