Combine United to lock horns with Langsning in final:
Shillong, Dec 1: Combine United (Delhi) entered the final of the 19th Meghalaya Invitation Football Championship by defeating Bangalore District Football Association (BDFA) by a solitary goal in the semi-final here on Saturday.
Combine United will take on local favourite Langsning SC in the final to be played on Monday.
Though Friday's semi-final was a close contest, BDFA had better ball possession than the Combine United in the first half.
In the 35th minute of the first half, BDFA almost scored had Khalender not failed to convert a pass from skipper Karthigayan.
Three minutes later, Karthigayan was again in the peak of action but his strong right footer went pass inches away from the goal.
The first half ended in a goalless draw.
The second half started in an electrifying manner with both the teams trying to outplay each other.
In the 57th minute, Kingsley Jonathan's effort to score for Combine United went in vain as BDFA goalkeeper Ravindran brilliantly saved the powerful hit.
Ten minutes later, as Kingsley tried to score with the ball which was a misdirected pass from a BDFA defender, the BDFA goalkeeper once again showed his worth by saving his team but Kingsley made no mistake score the solitary goal in the second attempt.
In the 83rd minute, Karthigayan missed a chance to equalize for BDFA as United goalkeeper Uche Onyegbule obstructed the ball's way into the net.
Source: The Shillong Times
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
19th Meghalaya Invitation Football
Delhi team drubs Laitumkhrah to enter semi-finals:
Shillong, Nov 26: Combine United from Delhi entered the semi-final of the 19th Meghalaya Invitation Football Championship after defeating Laitumkhrah SC 3-2 in the fourth quarter-final league match here on Monday.
Combine United dominated the match right from the beginning and had majority of the ball possession. Combine United, comprising players from different countries of the Africa, well adapted to the local conditions and played in far superior manner comparing to the way they played in their last match.
Combine United strikers continued to put pressure on Laitumkhrah SC defenders throughout the match.
Their hard work paid off when Kingsley Jonathan scored the first goal in the 29th minute.
A minute later, Jonathan was again in the peak of action as he managed to earn his team a penalty. Midfielder Daniel Umfadu made no mistake and put the ball into the net to take the lead to 2-0.
Even after conceding two goals the spirit of Laitumkhrah SC players was very high as they tried hard to break the defence of the Combine United throughout the first half.
Laitumkhrah luckily managed to reduce the margin before the end of the first half through a penalty taken by its striker Seibor Sana. This goal also ensured an exciting contest in the second half.
Amid huge applause from the big crowd, Laitumkhrah SC started the second half in an electrifying manner. Only after three minutes Laitumkhrah got a penalty after a handball inside the box. Seibor Sana again took the penalty shot and this time also he made no mistake to help Laitumkhrah level the score.
In the 30th minute of the second half, Laitumkhrah striker Jeremy Wahlang, who came in as a substitute, nearly put his team ahead. His strong left footer was, however, brilliantly saved by the United goalkeeper.
United sealed the match in the 83rd minute as Kingsley Jonathan brilliantly set up a goal after overcoming three Laitumkhrah defenders and then crossed the ball to striker Felix Nlemadin who netted it to put his team to a 3-2 victory.
In order to qualify for the semi-finals, Laitumkhrah will have to wait the outcome of the match between Ar Hima and Combine United to be played on Wednesday.
Earlier, the match between Laitumkhrah SC and Ar Hima SC had ended in a goalless draw.
For Ar Hima SC, a draw against Combine United would take them to the semi-finals but for Laitumkhrah SC they would want Combine United to defeat Ar Hima by at least 4-2 margin to get the semi-final berth.
On Tuesday, Langsning SC will take on Gorkha Training Centre (GTC) at 1.45 pm.
Langsning SC has already advanced to the semi-finals while for GTC at least a draw would also see them through to the semi-finals.
Source: The Shillong Times
Shillong, Nov 26: Combine United from Delhi entered the semi-final of the 19th Meghalaya Invitation Football Championship after defeating Laitumkhrah SC 3-2 in the fourth quarter-final league match here on Monday.
Combine United dominated the match right from the beginning and had majority of the ball possession. Combine United, comprising players from different countries of the Africa, well adapted to the local conditions and played in far superior manner comparing to the way they played in their last match.
Combine United strikers continued to put pressure on Laitumkhrah SC defenders throughout the match.
Their hard work paid off when Kingsley Jonathan scored the first goal in the 29th minute.
A minute later, Jonathan was again in the peak of action as he managed to earn his team a penalty. Midfielder Daniel Umfadu made no mistake and put the ball into the net to take the lead to 2-0.
Even after conceding two goals the spirit of Laitumkhrah SC players was very high as they tried hard to break the defence of the Combine United throughout the first half.
Laitumkhrah luckily managed to reduce the margin before the end of the first half through a penalty taken by its striker Seibor Sana. This goal also ensured an exciting contest in the second half.
Amid huge applause from the big crowd, Laitumkhrah SC started the second half in an electrifying manner. Only after three minutes Laitumkhrah got a penalty after a handball inside the box. Seibor Sana again took the penalty shot and this time also he made no mistake to help Laitumkhrah level the score.
In the 30th minute of the second half, Laitumkhrah striker Jeremy Wahlang, who came in as a substitute, nearly put his team ahead. His strong left footer was, however, brilliantly saved by the United goalkeeper.
United sealed the match in the 83rd minute as Kingsley Jonathan brilliantly set up a goal after overcoming three Laitumkhrah defenders and then crossed the ball to striker Felix Nlemadin who netted it to put his team to a 3-2 victory.
In order to qualify for the semi-finals, Laitumkhrah will have to wait the outcome of the match between Ar Hima and Combine United to be played on Wednesday.
Earlier, the match between Laitumkhrah SC and Ar Hima SC had ended in a goalless draw.
For Ar Hima SC, a draw against Combine United would take them to the semi-finals but for Laitumkhrah SC they would want Combine United to defeat Ar Hima by at least 4-2 margin to get the semi-final berth.
On Tuesday, Langsning SC will take on Gorkha Training Centre (GTC) at 1.45 pm.
Langsning SC has already advanced to the semi-finals while for GTC at least a draw would also see them through to the semi-finals.
Source: The Shillong Times
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