The Pakistan Premier Football League. -White Star/Stephan Andrew

KARACHI: Hosts Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Police won their Pakistan Premier Football League matches while Baloch FC and Navy match ended in a goalless draw on Tuesday.

KPT beat visitors PMC Athletico 2-0 at the KPT Sports Complex in Karachi. Both the goals for the winners were scored by Junaid Qadir in the 41st and 56th minutes. Meanwhile, at Quetta’s Sadiq Shaheed Stadium, Police edged out Pakistan Air Force (PAF) 1-0 with substitute striker Zareef Khan bringing in the goal for them in the 62nd minute.

Also at Sadiq Shaheed Stadium, Baloch FC and Navy played a goalless draw with both the teams sharing a point each.

Wednesday’s fixtures:

Muslim FC v Army at Sadiq Shaheed Football Stadium, Quetta; HBL v Wapda at Peoples Sports Complex, Karachi; PIA v KRL at KPT Football Stadium, Karachi. Matches kick off at 5.00pm.

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