Mohammedan Sporting youth players in a match. Image Source: File Pic[/caption]internet Desk: Mohammedan Sporting Club U15s suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Minerva Academy FC, ending their run in the semi-finals of the Nike Premier Cup 2016 for U15 Youth League, here on Tuesday.
Two sides fought tooth and nail, but at the end it was Minerva who came out victorious with an better all-round performance at the Nagoa Sports Ground, in Goa.
Moirangthem Givson Singh (55th) and Thounaojam Jeakson Singh (80th) scored for Minerva, who will face Royal Wahingdoh in the finale on Friday.
Mohammedan SC began the match on the front foot and in the opening quarter they went close through Surajuddin Munshi and Debraj Rakshit but the Minerva defense stood firm denying Mohammedan SC attackers.
In the 23rd minute Mohammedan SC had their best chance of the half when Rahul Sarkar played a delightful pass for Kaushik Saha, but the midfielder failed to keep his effort on target from inside the 6-yard box.
The Punjab outfit did not lag behind as they gave good account of themselves and created a couple of moves but failed to convert them into goals as the first half ended scoreless.
Minerva looked a better side post half time and tested the Mohammedan SC defense through Givson and Shubham Sarangi in the opening exchanges.
Ten minutes into the session Minerva did manage to break the deadlock when Givson scored a crackling goal to put his side ahead.
However, Mohammedan SC almost got the equaliser in the 67th minute but Md. Giasuddin failed to reach the ball after Suraj Rajbanshi released a nice through ball.
Minerva doubled their advantage in the 80th minute through Jeakson who tricks Mohammedan SC custodian Aftab Alam to give his team a two goal lead.
Mohammedan SC’s intent of getting back into the game was evident, but the Kolkata outfit failed to construct enough quality attempts which could threaten Minerva.
The final scoreline read 2-0 in favour of Minerva Academy FC.
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