Santosh Trophy Semi-Finals: Services defeat Mizoram 2-1 - HIGHLIGHTS
34’: Yellow card for Lalruatdika
Tactical but ugly foul by Lalruatdika on Christopher as the latter was trying to breakaway and start a counter. The services no8 seem to be in considerable pain but seems to befine after treatment
28’: Services so close to doubling the lead
Excellent build up on the right saw Shafeel whip a low cross which was well struck by Vijay but couldn’t keep it down! Services are playing very well and are controlling the game
24’: Mizoram come close!
After getting a freekick from a foul by Zothanpuia, the Mizo captain Malsawmtluanga comes agonisingly close to scoring from the freekick with a beautiful curling effort just missing the goal
21’: GOAL FOR SERVICES! RAHUL OPENS THE SCORING!
Excellent work by Rahul as he collects the cross from the left, controls and places it in the top corner with his left foot! Mizo defenders did not close him down and gave him time to control the ball and take the shot! Sloppy defending to say the least but they should look to come back into the game
18’: Both teams trying to find their rhythm
As the initial set of nerves settle down, both teams are batting it out in the midfield trying to hold onto possession but have been less clinical when it comes to execution in the final third!
11’: Yellow card for Mizo headcoach
Mizo coach Lalsangzuala gets booked by the ref for protesting. Tensions are high as both teams continue to battle it out
8’: Murmu shoots high
Long ball over the top and Murmu was through but his shot from outside the box was high and went comfortably over the bar
6’: Chance for Services!
A strong start from Services with Vijay running with the ball on the right and cutting back but the ensuing shot is blocked by the Mizo defenders and cleared away. Services have controlled possession and the Mizo defence has held its shape well so far
Kickoff!
Mizoram kick us off in the semifinal in their white kit from right to left. Services, in their red kit play from left to right
Mizoram XI
Muanawma (GK), Teka, Ahmuntea, FC-A, Ephraim, Engmawia, Thathana, Dawngtea, MSA, Sawma Tlangte, MC-A
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