Two Leisure Leagues events begin in Malir Cantonment

Karachi: Two eight-team leagues have simultaneously commenced as a part of Leisure Leagues at Malir Cantonment’s Major Shabbir Shareef Shaheed Football Stadium.

Prior to the commencement of the two leagues, a festival match for women was also organized in an effort to promote small-sided football among both genders.

The festival match was played between MLO and GFA teams. The regulation time ended in a 1-1 draw before MLO won on penalty kicks by 3-1 score.

Leisure Leagues, organizers of the small-sided football, has been endeavoring to promote its healthy football activities among women also throughout the country as much as possible.

In the first league, GFA Orange, GFA Green, GFA Yellow and MES Blue won their respective matches. GFA Green won its match formidably by 4-0 score. FC Shark, GFA White, GFA Blue and Scorpion Red lost their respective matches in the league.

In the second eight-team league, Scorpion Yellow and MES Red won their matches. GFA Grey, PFA Blue, GFA Red and PAF Red saw their matches end in ties. 86 Signal and Scorpion Blue lost their matches.

Each team has played one match so far. Each team will be facing an opponent twice – subsequently playing a total of 14 matches.