Internet Desk: Mohammedan Sporting Club rode on Ajay Singh’s first half strike to beat Lonestar Kashmir FC 1-0 in their final round encounter of the I-League 2nd Division at the Synthetic Turf Stadium in Sringar on Sunday.
Going into the game Mohammedan SC made three changes to the side that played 1-1 against Minerva Academy FC on Thursday. Simbarashe Gate replaced James Moga who picked up a red card in last match while Mumtaz Akhtar and Sheikh Faiaz made way for Bisheshwor Singh and Pritam Singh respectively.
Mohammedan SC started the match strongly and went ahead within three minutes into the game when their skipper Ajay Singh slotted home to give the visitors early advantage.
Having scored, Mohammedan SC grew in confidence placing a flurry of attacks into the Kashmir box. From one of those chances Simbarashe almost doubled the lead for his side in the 22nd minute but the Zimbabwean’s effort was blocked by Kashmir keeper Harpreet Singh at the near post.
Seven minutes later Nagen Tamang tried his luck from a long range effort which sailed over the crossbar without giving much trouble to Harpreet.
Meanwhile, the hosts also created some good moves in patches. Adil Khan and Altamash Sayed made some attempts on the Mohammedan SC goal, however could not able to convert as the first session concluded with Mohammedan SC leading 1-0.
The second half completely belonged to Mohammedan SC. The visitors attacked right from the word go and made the first attempt in the 52nd minute through Ajay who done well to control the ball on the right side before shooting one towards the goal which missed the target by a whisker.
Thereafter, Mohammedan SC dominated much of the proceedings but failed to increase the tally despite having some close chances as the scoreline remain unchanged at the full time.
Mohammedan SC who now have 11 points from 7 games will take on Dempo SC next on Wednesday at Goa.