Johan Ugwa 'tricks' in
ITI's big win

Nigerian import Johan Ugwa scored a hat-trick as Indian Telephone Industries whipped a hapless Punjab Police 3-0 in a ninth round match in the National Football League in Bangalore on Thursday.

The irrepressible striker struck thrice in the second half as the telephone men completly dominated the match.

After a barren first half, Ugwa found the target in the second minute itself, from a free-kick.

In the eighth minute, he made it 2-0, firing home a penalty kick.

. To make matters worse for the policemen, Ugwa scored a superb goal in the 38th minute off a Dhanesh pass, to complete his hat-trick.

With the victory, ITI have 16 points from four wins, four draws and one loss, while Punjab Police have just three points from a solitary win and eight losses.

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