Chandigarh, Sep 28 : Strong contenders Chandigarh Football Academy, a venture of the Chandigarh Administration, expectedly qualified for the semi-finals from Group A by logging nine full points from their three matches in the 9th Administrator’s Challenge Cup All India Football Tournament (Under-17) here today.
In their last league fixture CF Academy routed Indian Tigers by 9-0 at the Sector 42 Football Ground.
The highlight of the one-sided match was fine three goals by Aotan Mawia (11th, 64th, 79th minutes). Their other scorers were Jatinder (5th), Samuel (41st, 46th), Inder (64th, 76th) and Harsharan (82nd). In another match at the same venue, Mahilpur Football Academy got the better of Dalbir Football Academy by 1-0 in a group C fixture. Both Punjab teams play same brand of football. Long passes and body play were the main features of the match. The all-important goal came in the 30th minute.
Medio Kulwant Singh sent a defence-splitting pass to Behan Singh whose powerful shot was partially saved by Dalbir Academy goalkeeper Simranjeet Singh and on the rebound a defender tried to clear it but the ball took spin and crossed the goalline. The second half remained goalless despite both teams initiating good moves.
All five teams in Group C are heavy weights. Putting them in one pool is beyond any justification. In another tough Group C encounter, Mohun Bagan humbled Sarv Sikshaya Abhuiyan of Mizoram by 4-1.
The match was marred by rough and violent play by both teams, resulting. With a view to controlling the temper of the players, referee Arun Kumar had to show red and yellow cards. CL Alhlimpuia was sent off the field for indulging in violent conduct. Mizoram’s Zia and David Lal Hruaia were shown yellow card for kicking their opponents from behind. Devajeet Bose, Tanwar Laskar, Mod Tarique and Suman Hazara of Mohun Bagan were cautioned and shown yellow card for indulging in cautionable offences during the match.
Mohun Bagan took the lead through Mrinal Adhikari in the 16th minute while Joseph made it 2-0.
Mizoram were able to reduce the margin in the 51st minute through Lalvensanga. Sumanta increased the margin in the 71st minute while Sonu Kumar rounded of the winners tally in the 89th minute.
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