Karnataka Police go down fighting

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Karnataka State Police went down to ITBP Jalandhar 0-2 in a tense shootout in the second semifinal of the day at the 70th All India police Hockey Championship here on Friday. Earlier in the game, both teams drew 1-1 in regulation time. While ITBP Punjab scored in the 21st minute through a well-converted penalty corner by Ravi Xess, a fighting Karnataka scored in the dying minutes of the match through Venkatesh Kyarakatti. He pocketed a fine field goal in the 57th minute to take the semifinal into a shootout. Karnataka State Police will now play the bronze medal match against Tamil Nadu Police on Saturday.

In another semifinal clash, Punjab Police defeated Tamil Nadu Police 5-1. Punjab to face ITBP Jalandhar in the title clash on Saturday.