Glory for Nawaz

SUBSTITUTE Shazad Nawaz was the hero as he popped up with two minutes left to win the Asian League Cup for London APSA s Sunday league side against PSG. It was PSG who started the stronger, but young defender Salim Butawala rose to the occasion for APSA,

SUBSTITUTE Shazad Nawaz was the hero as he popped up with two minutes left to win the Asian League Cup for London APSA's Sunday league side against PSG.

It was PSG who started the stronger, but young defender Salim Butawala rose to the occasion for APSA, while goalkeeper Tejinder also made three fine saves.

APSA battled hard for their openings, and almost took the lead when Zain shot wide, and then Safi Iqbal's close-range header was off target.

APSA manager, Sami Mohammed, threw on Yasir, whose pace and control caused immediate problems, and he forced two good stops from the PSG keeper.

For all the Newham clubs efforts, they couldn't find a way through until late on.

A midfield scramble saw captain Imran Khan feed Hussain and his inch-perfect cross was headed home by Nawaz.

Boss Mohammed revelled in his side's success.

"I'm really pleased for the boys and I'm amazed at what they have achieved this season.

"We would have settled for mid-table with the team, but they want to emulate the old guard and have shown that they are very capable.

"They know they need to work harder in training and if they do they will win more cups.