Internet Desk: Mohammedan Sporting Club bow out from the Kalinga Cup 2016
after losing 4-5 in sudden-death against Army XI in the second
semifinal played at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday.
Going into the game, the Mohammedan SC think tank made three changes
to the side that beat B.S.F in quarterfinal. While Sourav Chakraborty
replaced Sheikh Sadekuddin under the bar, Sheikh Faiaz and Basanta
Singh came into the starting XI replacing Pritam Singh and Imran Khan
respectively.
Right from the start both teams played some spirited football, but
despite several close chances on either end, both teams failed to
break the deadlock in the regulation time.
Mohammedan SC had their chances through James Moga and Ajay Singh who
could not capitalize, While for Army XI Anthony Chhetri hit the
crossbar and Arjun Tudu’s shot was saved by Sourav.
In penalties Sourav, though, denied Army’s attempt on two occassions
but Ajay Singh, Tonmoy Ghosh, James Moga and Rana Gharami wasted their
efforts which saw Army XI emerge victorious 4-5 and now would take on
Bidanasi Club in the finale tomorrow.