Hat-trick of wins for US, victories for Pak and Spain as well

USA today scored its third consecutive win after crushing Argentina 71-17 while Pakistan edged out Italy 50-37 in their Kabaddi World Cup Pool B matches, in Chohla Sahib, Punjab.

Updated on: Nov 7, 2011, 20:15:49 IST

PTI | By HT Correspondent, Chohla Sahib (Punjab)

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USA on Monday scored its third consecutive win after crushing Argentina 71-17 while Pakistan edged out Italy 50-37 in their Kabaddi World Cup Pool B matches, in Chohla Sahib, Punjab.

Spain also came out as triumphant side as it trounced Sri Lanka 70-26.

Raider Inderjit Singh scored 10 points whereas Maninder Moni and Dalbir Dulla scored eight points each.

USA had a dominating 35-8 lead at half time. Stopper Jassin Aezro scored nine points whereas Baljinder Billa scored seven.

Argentina raider Jurie Mayor impressed by scoring nine points while Leonardo scored five .

Pakistan and Italy fought neck and neck but after half time Pakistan started widening its lead and won the match 50-37.

Pakistan raider Abdoullah Lala scored 10 points whereas Amir Ismael Jatt scored eight points each. Stopper Hamid Ismael Jatt scored four points.

Italy raider Karanjit scored 11 points whereas Manjinder scored eight points and stopper Harjinder Singh scored two.

Earlier Spain trounced Sri Lanka 70-26. At the half time Spain was leading 37-16.

Spain raider Jagtar Pattar (11), Sukhjinder (10), Yadwinder (9) did well for the side.

Sri Lanka raider Anuradhika scored 10 good points that was not enough for his team.

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