Karnataka Police survive UP Police scare

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Hosts Karnataka State Police held Uttar Pradesh Police to a 1-1 draw in a tense pool D match to advance into the quarterfinals of the 70th All India Police Hockey Championships here on Tuesday. Playing in front of a boisterous home crowd, the Karnataka State Police created several chances in the attacking circle but could not convert. After a goal-less three quarters, it was UP Police who scored the first goal of the match in the 49th minute through Arvind Gaund. Trailing 0-1, KSP did well to hold their nerves in the dying minutes of the match to score in the 54th minute. It was KSP captain NB Pradeep who struck a fine field goal that ensured they make it to the next round. On Wednesday, KSP will take on Jharkhand Police in the quarterfinal match at 3:30 pm.