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Wednesday, Sep 08, 2004

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SAI `C' wins again

BANGALORE, SEPT. 7. Sports Authority of India `C' notched up its second consecutive win in the four-team round robin phase in the State `B' division hockey tournament to inch closer to the title. SAI `C' plays its last league encounter on Wednesday when the tournament ends.

In today's match, SAI beat Bharat Earth Movers Limited (KGF) 2-0 with George Dominic opening the scoring in the very first minute off a penalty corner conversion and Kalappa also scoring off a corner in the 55th minute.

The first match of the day between BEL Colony Youth Association and Flying Hockey Club was marred by some ugly scenes during and after the match. Three players, two from BCYA were shown yellow cards after a spate of green cards were issued. After the final hooter one player manhandled the umpire and the officials at the table have submitted a report to the KSHA.

The match ended with BCYA `A' edging past Flying Hockey Club 2-1.

Palani scored in the 36th minute for BCYA and four minutes later Choudary levelled the scores. Uthappa produced the match winner in the 52nd minute for BCYA. — Our Special Correspondent

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