Santosh Trophy Semi-Finals: Services defeat Mizoram 2-1 - HIGHLIGHTS
65’: Murmu forces a good save from the Mizo GK!
Yet again near buildup by Services with Vijay and Murmu combining. Murmu lets one from inside the box and forces a good save from Muanawma and the resulting corner does not create any threat! Services looking more and more comfortable as the second half progresses
58’: Good effort from Mizoram
Excellent press from Mizoram to win the ball from Shafeel and the shot was tipped over by the Services GK. The resulting corner fizzles out. Much better from Mizoram bringing more intensity into their game
52’: First change for Mizoram
Lalremruatahp comes on for MC Malsawmzuala in what is the first change of the match!
49’: Yellow for Rahul
Nasty challenge by Rahul as he elbows Lalruatdika! He’s very lucky to not have been punished further!
47’: Yellow for FC Lalhmunmawia
Another high footed challenge from Mizoram this time from Lalhmunmawia who gets his name in the book for the foul
We’re back for the second half!
Services get the second half underway and would be hoping to keep doing what they’ve done whereas Mizo would want to give one last push in their quest to equalise
Halftime: Services 1-0 Mizoram
Although the stats might make it seem the match is very evenly fought, Services have been much the better side and deservedly go into halftime with a 1-0 lead. They controlled possession, circulated the ball better and created quality chances, one of which culminated in Rahul scoring the opener thanks to a left footed curler. Mizo almost came close with the skipper’s freekick being ever so close but apart from that the Services defence have been solid. Mizoram would be hoping for a much better second half. Stay tuned to find out!
45+5’: Services come close again!
Wonderful passing sequence yet again from Services with Rahul being in the heart of it but the shot went high once again! With that the half draws to the close!
5 mins of added time
There will be an addition of 5 minutes at the end of the first half!
36’: Murmu down injured
Now it’s Murmu’s turn as he falls down after failing to control a 1v1 with the Mizo defender. He too, after treatment is up on his feet