I-League 2022-23 LIVE: Kenkre FC wins 2-1 against Sudeva Delhi- Highlights
The Mumbai side defeated the Delhi side to kickstart their 2022-23 campaign.
Mumbai Kenkre FC defeated Sudeva Delhi FC in the I-League 2022-23.
Kenkre FC beat Sudeva Delhi FC 2-1 in the I-League 2022-23 season on Monday at the Chhatrasal Stadium. Ahmed Faiz Khan and Azfar Ashfaque Noorani scored for the visiting side, while Basit Ahmed Bhat scored the home side's only goal.
It was Kenkre who took an early lead at the 12th minute with Basit passing the ball in the net from close range from a corner ball. However, Sudeva balanced the scales right before the half time whistle with Basit rustling the net.
In the second half, Kenkre were the more eager side to take the lead back and they did so in the 61st minute with Azfar scoring a screamer with a first-time shot from the left flank. While Sudeva did try to get themselves back into the game after conceding, it was to no avail.
Read about the highlights of the game below:
Kenkre begin their 2022-23 campaign with a win against Sudeva Delhi!
FT: SDFC 1-2 KEN
That was a good few chances for the home side to equalise but Kenkre's defese has been solid.
Sudeva are struggling to get the ball, let alone create chances. Kenkre on the other hand are looking for that third goal to put the game to sleep.
Azza is put through on goal and he takes it on the first go and scores past the goalie!
SDFC 1-2 KEN
Goal-scorer Basit puts in a cross to Odili whose shot is over the top.
Great end to the first half as Sudeva's Basit cancelled out Kenkre's Faiz's 12th minute opener.
HT: SDFC 1-1 KEN
Long balls are coming into the flanks but the final third efficiency is lacking for the home side.