A Hockey Match

a) Announcement for the Match: About a week ago I was sitting in a shop. When I heard an announcement about a Hockey match. It was to be played between two prominent teams of the country, namely Railway Lahore and Habib Bank Karachi. This announcement was made in the whole city. People and all interested were eagerly waiting for the match. They were buying tickets in advance though the rates were high enough but they did not care for it.

b) On the day of the Match: When the day came, the people got themselves prepared well in time. They took their meal and began to reach the stadium to occupy their seats. I also went and took my seat in the second row. From here I could clearly see the match, and enjoy it. By now the whole stadium was packed to the full to my mind there would be ten thousand spectators who had come to enjoy the match.

c) The Match Starts: The referee blew his whistle and both the team entered the ground screaming and jumping. The players were introduced to the chief guest and them photographed. The match started. Both the teams were showing their best performance. All the players were trying to score a goal. The ball was never too beyond the first lines of attack. No one could say who would win. The game was balanced all the time. Till half-time there was no score from either side. But the players had won appreciation for the excellent play.

d) After the Half-Time: The match started again with a new zeal and spirit. New techniques were put in practice in the last two minutes the railway team got a penalty corner which they struck successfully. The goal was seen by all.

e) In the end: As a result the Lahore Railway won by one goal. They rejoiced and got the challenge cup.


Posted by: Wasim Javed