Army XI beat the Jammu & Kashmir Bank side today at the Paljor Stadium, in a display that'll send a message to other tournament contenders...
In a display of free flowing and fast football, Army XI today brushed past Jammu and Kashmir Bank by 1-0 to storm into the semis of the 30th All India Governor’s Gold football tournament in a match played here at Paljor Stadium.
The victory margin would have been much higher had the armymen capitalized on several opportunities throughout the match. Finally when the game looked to be heading towards extra time, midfielder Thiru blasted a loose ball into the J&K Bank’s net in the 81st minute. The ball had fallen favourably into his stride during a goal mouth melee.
Earlier, Army XI had a goal disallowed in the first half for offside. The army team also saw a shot hit the bar in the 50th minute of the game. Much fitter and skillful, Army XI dominated the game from the word go and created heavy pressure for J&K Bank.
A goal was always in the cards as the Army XI moved ahead with purpose and vision, and only the finishing touches were missing. Credit also goes to J&K Bank defense especially its Nigerian stopper Martins Kolewole for preventing a blood bath.
Army XI now awaits the winners of the third quarterfinal match between Titanium (Kerela) and New Delhi Heroes in the semifinals.
Source:Goal.com
In a display of free flowing and fast football, Army XI today brushed past Jammu and Kashmir Bank by 1-0 to storm into the semis of the 30th All India Governor’s Gold football tournament in a match played here at Paljor Stadium.
The victory margin would have been much higher had the armymen capitalized on several opportunities throughout the match. Finally when the game looked to be heading towards extra time, midfielder Thiru blasted a loose ball into the J&K Bank’s net in the 81st minute. The ball had fallen favourably into his stride during a goal mouth melee.
Earlier, Army XI had a goal disallowed in the first half for offside. The army team also saw a shot hit the bar in the 50th minute of the game. Much fitter and skillful, Army XI dominated the game from the word go and created heavy pressure for J&K Bank.
A goal was always in the cards as the Army XI moved ahead with purpose and vision, and only the finishing touches were missing. Credit also goes to J&K Bank defense especially its Nigerian stopper Martins Kolewole for preventing a blood bath.
Army XI now awaits the winners of the third quarterfinal match between Titanium (Kerela) and New Delhi Heroes in the semifinals.
Source:Goal.com
