SportSri Lanka recorded a smashing 7-2 win against Uzbekistan in the 5th Asia Hockey Federation Cup Pool 'B' opening game played in Hong Kong on Sunday (20). Sri Lanka led the halftime 3-1 after Sandaruwan Priyalanka slotted a goal followed by two from Shamika Gunawardene in the first half. Priyankara completed a hat-trick in the second half netting two more goals as Lahiru Weerasuriya and Maduranga Wijesinghe scored one each to record a comprehensive win. Sri Lanka takes on Singapore in their second Pool 'B' game on Tuesday (22).

Source: Sunday Times November 22, 2016 05:03 UTC