Bagan suffer yet another defeat
13 Oct 2012 8:52 AM IST
Prayag United erased a goal’s deficit to beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 in a second round I-League tie at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Friday.
Okolie Odafa put Mohun Bagan in the lead early in the first half but the team failed to preserve the advantage conceding two goals thereafter. Nigerian Ranti Martins and New Zealander Kayne Vincent found the target in tandem for United SC, which effectively defended the lead in a barren second half to ensure full three points from the match.
Having lost its first round ‘away’ outing 0-2 against Shillong Lajong FC, Mohun Bagan began in the right earnest and pressed for the lead making regular forays into the United SC box. Odafa made two early attempts just to see the United SC goalkeeper Subrata Paul neutralising them.
But the highest paid Nigerian striker persisted with his efforts and succeeded in his third attempt in the 19th minute. Odafa, got the better of his marker Gourmangi Singh, and covered a few yards before beating the onrushing Paul with a deft placement.
With two wins in its kitty Prayag United joined the leaders with six points while Mohun Bagan remained at the bottom without any points to its credit.
Shillong Lajong FC came from behind to snatch away a point from Salgaocar FC after they held the Goan giants to a 1-1 draw at JN Sports Complex on Friday.
In the 52nd minute a perfect free kick shot by Angel Guirado netted which gave no room for the home side goalkeeper to go for the ball.
But their joy was shattered when Ebi Sukore equalised in the 54th minute. Dempo run riot thrashing Sporting 5-0.
Okolie Odafa put Mohun Bagan in the lead early in the first half but the team failed to preserve the advantage conceding two goals thereafter. Nigerian Ranti Martins and New Zealander Kayne Vincent found the target in tandem for United SC, which effectively defended the lead in a barren second half to ensure full three points from the match.
Having lost its first round ‘away’ outing 0-2 against Shillong Lajong FC, Mohun Bagan began in the right earnest and pressed for the lead making regular forays into the United SC box. Odafa made two early attempts just to see the United SC goalkeeper Subrata Paul neutralising them.
But the highest paid Nigerian striker persisted with his efforts and succeeded in his third attempt in the 19th minute. Odafa, got the better of his marker Gourmangi Singh, and covered a few yards before beating the onrushing Paul with a deft placement.
With two wins in its kitty Prayag United joined the leaders with six points while Mohun Bagan remained at the bottom without any points to its credit.
Shillong Lajong FC came from behind to snatch away a point from Salgaocar FC after they held the Goan giants to a 1-1 draw at JN Sports Complex on Friday.
In the 52nd minute a perfect free kick shot by Angel Guirado netted which gave no room for the home side goalkeeper to go for the ball.
But their joy was shattered when Ebi Sukore equalised in the 54th minute. Dempo run riot thrashing Sporting 5-0.
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