By AM Khan
LAHORE, Pakistan
(TheSportsNEXT) October 5, 2012: Pakistan won the 2nd Asia Cup Kabbadi
title in an unfinished thrilling final 40-31 in the final under lights before a
full house of nearly 30,000 spectators.
Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Mohammad Iqbal was the chief
guest on the occasion. Indian Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukbir Singh Badal
was guest of honour and witnessed the absorbing tie with keen interest.
Pakistan were leading 36-31 midway through the second half
when Indian ace attacker Sukhvinder Singh raided the Pakistani area for the
second successive time, a big technical mistake as a player cannot go for
attack for two times in a row.
At this point the match officials intervened and tried to
control the situation by listening point of view of both the sides and finally
upheld the protest of the home team on which the Indians refused to continue
the game, forfeiting the match when ace of Pakistani team, Babar Gujjar entered
the Indian area for attack but no one from the opposition made any move and
Gujjar returned in jubilation taking Pakistani score to 40-31. Home side folded
the first half 22-16 as Pakistani players demonstrated greater anticipation and
agility to defy a strong Indian challenge amid roar from a packed gathering.
From home team skipper Musharraf led from the front and
received equal support from Sajjad Gujjar, Saddique Butt, Sajjad, Saifullah,
Shafiq and Obaidullah who exhibited prowess in attacks. Pakistani players
applied forceful grips on occasions to get hold of Indian players to remain
focus of attention.
Indian teams most outstanding players were Garveet Singh,
Balveer Singh, Naqveer Singh, Gourmeet Singh, Garu Lal Singh, Shalveer Singh ,
Monogeet Singh, Salvinger Singh, Biljeet Singh and Makasih Kumar.
Despite show casing its best efforts the Indian team failed
to equalize and with time tickling away Pakistani team get closer to success
but a technical error on part of Indian side spoiled the whole show and a
smooth end of the match.
Earlier in a classification match for the third place, Iran
thrashed lowly rated Nepal 72-27.
Later the Indian Deputy Chief Minister and Speaker Punjab
Assembly gave away the prizes to the winning teams.
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