Four-midable Ali 'on a different level'
Hong Kong star Arif Ali scored four superb goals as KCC A came back from trailing 1-0 at half-time to defeat Hong Kong Football Club A 5-1 in the South China Premier Hockey League yesterday. 'He was on a different level to everyone else. It is one of the best games I have seen him play,' said Football Club's Simon Bach after Ali's second-half goal spree left his side answerless. It is the first time that Ali has scored four goals in his career at the senior level. Club led 1-0 at half-time courtesy of a goal from Chris Marshall. But Ali's bag of goals and one more from Harinder Singh earned KCC an emphatic victory.Alvin Sallay
Scorpions sting Pakistan Association
Defending Sunday League cricket champions Pakistan Association tumbled to their first loss this season, at the hands of HKCC Scorpions, who scored a two-wicket victory secured in the last over at the Hong Kong Cricket Club yesterday. Defending a total of 228, Scorpions overhauled the target for eight wickets. Openers David Mallinson and Tim Smart set the foundation for victory with a century partnership. Mallinson made 78 before he was run out, and Smart retired hurt on 48.Alvin Sallay
Third crown makes Town's day
Andrew Town was crowned men's Open champion at the South China Athletic Association Tennis Championships at King's Park after beating Giovanni Muratore in straight sets in the singles final. Town scored a 7-5, 7-6 (9-7) win over Muratore. Town was also a winner in the finals of the men's doubles and the mixed doubles. The women's singles final was won by Chan Wing-yau, who beat Lo Yee-ting 6-1, 6-4.Alvin Sallay
