DAY 10: Paandoves made their way to Final

Kumari Club,23rd July,2008- The semi finals of the tiger 5 tournament started with the Paandoves facing the Basketball team today. It was a fierce match with fast pace attacks from both the sides. Both the teams focused on attacking football throughout the half .The speed of the players on both the teams made the first half absolutely entertaining. The Paan-doves had a good rhythm from the start, however the Basketball team quickly caught up to them after the substitution of Ketan. Both teams created many good chances, but the first goal came from the feet of Rupendra connecting with Arjun’s assist. Arjun made another great run on the 19th minute ending it with another pass to rupendra to give him his second goal. The basketball team also quickly answered with a counter attack from Ravi to give him his 6th goal of the tournament. Ravi is also the current leading scorer of the tournament.


On the second half the Paandoves seemed contempt with their 1 goal lead and played most of the half defending their own goal. The Basketball team tried to pressure their opponents with constant attacks. Many good opportunities were created but despite their perseverance they couldn’t find the equalizer. The Basketball team showed great stamina as they kept attacking till the very end. There were many good plays from Ravi, Ketan and Neetesh but a lot of opportunities were lost in Sonam’s powerful but inaccurate shots. In the end not even Bikash sir’s (coach) support could help his team. The Paandoves managed to defend their lead till the very end and after the goalless second half they won with the score 2-1.

With the score in their favour, the Paandoves has qualified for the finals and their opponents shall be decided in tomorrow’s match.