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Mohammedan Sporting Club began their U-16 Youth League 2016/17 Kolkata Zonal Round campaign with a 1-3 defeat to United SC at the Mohammedan Sporting Club ground on Saturday.
A brace from Suraj Rajbanshi (2nd, 17th) and a goal from Ram Hembram (79th) scripted a rather comfortable victory for the visitors. Surajuddin Munshi (32nd), meanwhile, pulled a goal back for the hosts.
United SC began the game in attacking mode and took the lead as early as the 2nd minute when Suraj converted a free-kick just outside the Mohammedan SC box. Having conceded early on, Mohammedan Sporting began attacking with intensity through Debraj Rakshit and Surajuddin. While Mohammedan Sporting pressed high up, United SC, at the other end, doubled their advantage as Suraj slotted past Mohammedan Sporting custodian Aftab Alam after receiving the ball from the left side.
Both sides, thereafter, engaged in some end-to-end action and having gone close on a few occasions, Mohammedan Sporting managed to pull a goal back through Surajuddin, who converted from spot in the 32nd minute. Mohammedan Sporting in the remainder continued to push up and create chances but lacked the finishing touch in the rival box as the first half ended 1-2.
After change of ends, both sides battled hard in the midfield. While Mohammedan Sporting had the better chances to equalise, United SC capitalised on a defensive error as Ram’s 79th minute strike virtually finished off the game.
The hosts battled hard towards the end, but United SC held on and denied Mohammedan Sporting any chance to stage a late comeback as the game ended 1-3.
United SC’s Suraj Rajbanshi was declared the Man of the Match. He received a trophy and Rs. 1,000 from Club’s Football Secretary Iqbal Ahmed, MLA and senior team members Rana Gharami and Alexandre Tabbilon.
Prior to the match a opening ceremony took place with former India international footballers in Dipendu Biswas and Prasanta Chakraborty inaugurating the Kolkata Zonal Round beside Club’s General Secretary Ghazal Zafar and Senior Team Manager Belal Ahmed Khan.
Mohammedan Sporting Club will play debutantes Southern Samity next on October 2 at Howrah Stadium.
