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[caption id="attachment_10967" align="alignnone" width="580"] Mohammedan Sporting lose to Army XI 4-5 on sudden death. Image Source: File Pic[/caption] 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.