Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey: Central Secretariat, Punjab National Bank make semis

On Saturday, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will take on Central Secretariat (CS) in the first semifinal of the 2019 Murugappa Gold Cup, while Indian Navy will face Punjab National Bank (PNB) in the next last-four fixture.

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Pardeep Mor (right) of Central Secretariat makes a save off a shot from Ranjot Singh of Punjab and Sind Bank during the 93rd All India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament.   -  M Vedhan

Central Secretariat (CS) booked a place in the semifinals with a 4-2 win over Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) in the 2019 Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament on Thursday at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai. Meanwhile, Punjab National Bank (PNB) also sealed a semis berth after it drew 3-3 with defending champion Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) in its final group game.