NAGOA/VERNA: DSK Shivajians and Bengaluru FC played out 1-1 draw in the U-16 Youth League (NIKE Premier Cup), organised by All India Football Federation, at Nagoa ground, on Tuesday.
Seigoumang Doungel drew the first blood for DSK Shivajians when the lad’s long range effort landed into the Bengaluru nets off Krish Adhikar’s assist.
Bengaluru FC keeper Muhammed Aliyambath saved Harsh Bartwal’s powerful goal bound shot off a beautiful supply from Sudipta Malakar in the 40th minute.
The second half saw Bengaluru FC attacked with Lalrintluanga Chawnglut and the lad after dribbling Clivert Demers, defender of DSK, shot from close range but the rival goalkeeper was equal to the task.
As the temperature rose to 32 degrees, DSK lost their moment, taking advantage of the situation, Bengaluru FC increased the pressure upfront with another well organised set-piece by Striker Lalrinzuala Lalbiaka from the left flank connecting to fellow striker Rahul Rajan inside DSK box, but alert defender Clivert Demers of DSK, thwarted the move in the 60th minute..
Bengaluru FC coach John Kila replaced tiring Lalrintluanga and brought in Vijay Thangavel, which changed the script of the match, as Vijay missed two glorious sitters in the 70th and 72nd minutes for Bengaluru FC.
Captain Joseph Vanlalhruaia of Bengaluru should have equalised with his brilliant curler in the 74th minute but DSK cross piece denied it.
Nonganba Singh Akoijam should have almost scored this time in the 84th minute,but his shot hit the DSK goalpost and went out of play.
Finally in the 87th minute, Bengaluru FC levelled terms when Rahul Rajan’s freekick was met by Mohamman, who set up Lalrinzuala Lalbiakni at the goal mouth and the latter made no mistake to score with only the keeper at his sight.
At Nagoa Sudeva FC defeated Redstar Football Academy 2-1.
Isak Vanlaruatela gave Redstar a first half lead in the 27th minute.
Sudeva roared back in the second half through goals from Bhupender Singh 53rd and Vanlalzahawma 60th minute.
