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  • I League: Rajasthan United down 9-man Aizawl FC, Punjab FC thrash Kenkre

    Punjab FC jumped to top-four with their second win from three matches, whereas debutants Rajasthan United FC secured their maiden victory within the I-League on Tuesday.

    At the Naihati Stadium, former I-League champions Aizawl FC confirmed late urgency and have been all the way down to 9 gamers within the second-half harm time as RUFC rode on Aman Thapa’s thirty seventh minute strike to open their account with three factors after two matches.

    At Kalyani, Punjab skipper Gurtej Singh (fifteenth) opened the gate earlier than British ahead Kurtis Guthrie struck a double (twentieth and forty second), whereas Robin Singh (72nd) got here off the bench to seal a 4-0 rout of the Mumbai debutants.

    The win lifted Punjab FC to fourth place with seven factors from three matches, whereas Rajasthan remained on eight place with three factors from two outings.

    One-way site visitors🚦on the Kalyani Stadium!#KENRGP ⚔️ #HeroILeague 🏆 #LeagueForAll 🤝 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/0SerxKVyKS

    — Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) March 8, 2022

    Up towards the 2016-17 I-League champions, RUFC started on a constructive observe and held the possession.

    Defender Mauro dos Santos stored threatening the Aizawl defence with lengthy passes to the entrance line however the Northeast aspect stored averting the hazard.

    After lacking a flurry of alternatives, Thapa lastly broke the resistance, heading in the one aim of the match.

    Aizawl began the second half with attacking intent, trying to rapidly cowl up the deficit.

    Mauro Javier was booked for a problem on Lalremsanga inside two minutes of the second half.

    The ensuing free-kick supplied an opportunity to Aizawl FC, however the meant shot by Shaiza from outdoors the field went above the submit.

    FULL TIME! 🕛@RajasthanUnited report their 1⃣st ever win within the #HeroILeague 🏆 due to Aman Thapa’s header as @AizawlFC finish the sport with 9⃣ males 😓#RUFCAFC ⚔️ #HeroILeague 🏆 #LeagueForAll 🤝 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/R8X0C2w15R

    — Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) March 8, 2022

    Aizawl missed a sitter within the fifty fifth minute when Rajasthan goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy made an error as he spilled the ball after a free-kick from Malsawmtluanga.

    But Lalremsanga’s half-volley went above the bar.

    Thapa had an opportunity to attain a double however his sixty fifth minute strike soared above the bar.

    As the clock began ticking down, Aizawl FC began showcasing urgency and issues turned heated in harm time.

    Robert Primus was despatched off for dissent and a minute later, R Malsawmtluanga was additionally despatched off for a rash deal with on Anil Chawan.

    Punjab FC however had it simple towards Kenkre FC dominating proper from the beginning.

    Gurtej drew first blood when he headed Kean Lewis’ nook into the aim.

    Their second aim got here courtesy Travis Major, whose flip of tempo on the left flank allowed him to whiz previous Khongsit and sq. the ball for Guthrie, who swiveled contained in the field and made no mistake with the end from shut vary.

    Guthrie accomplished his brace when he capitalised on a failed clearance to smash house an instinctive half volley into the underside nook.

    Singh topped off the night for Punjab FC with a towering header so as to add the fourth and last aim of the night for his aspect.

  • I-League suspended for at the least every week after 8 gamers take a look at optimistic for Covid-19

    I-League was on Wednesday suspended for at the least every week after COVID-19 breached its bio-bubble as eight gamers and three officers have examined optimistic for the dreaded virus.
    Five gamers and three group officers from Real Kashmir FC, one participant every from Mohammedan Sporting, debutants Sreenidi Deccan FC and Aizawl FC returned optimistic within the checks performed on Tuesday.
    “The next round of matches (on December 30 and 31) will be rescheduled. We will review the situation on January 4,” I-League Chairman Subrata Dutta instructed PTI after an emergency assembly.
    The first spherical matches have been performed on Sunday and Monday whereas the third spherical video games are scheduled for January 4 and 5.
    Sreenidi, Mohammedan Sporting, NEROCA and Aizawl FC have matches scheduled for Thursday whereas RKFC have a recreation on Friday. All these second-round matches will now be performed later.

    League Committee holds emergency assembly through video-conferencing
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    — Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) December 29, 2021
    No matches have been scheduled for Wednesday.
    According to All India Football Federation (AIFF) sources, the matches on January 4 are unlikely to be performed however there’s a risk that January 5 video games will likely be held if no additional optimistic circumstances emerge.
    All the gamers who’ve examined optimistic have already been remoted with AIFF monitoring and arranging for subsequent common medical consultations, an I-League assertion mentioned.
    The outbreak occurred on the Novotel Hotel, one of many three bio-bubbles, arrange by the organisers for the soccer League that started on Sunday.
    Besides RKFC, Sreenidi Deccan and Mohammedan Sporting, the three different groups staying on the Novotel Hotel are Rajasthan United, Aizawl FC and NEROCA.
    Dutta chaired the emergency digital assembly of the League Committee to take a call on continuation or suspension of the league.
    “The Committee unanimously decided to postpone the Hero I-League 2021-22 matches for the next round which were scheduled on December 30-31, 2021,” the league assertion mentioned.
    “The League will review the situation once all test results come in on January 4, 2022, and reach a consensus thereafter including the next round matches on Jan 4-5.”
    It mentioned all of the gamers, workers and referees have been examined on Wednesday. They will likely be examined once more on January 1 and three.

    The I-League Committee mentioned it took into severe consideration the recommendation of Dr Harsh Mahajan, a member of the AIFF Sports Medical Committee, “to adhere to medical parameters and move forward together without making any compromise on the health of the players which is of paramount importance.”
    “Dr. Mahajan, informed that there needs to be bare minimum contact among all for the next 5-7 days as studies indicate that both the Delta and Omicron variant can be passed onto other human bodies within the period.”
    Earlier within the day, I-League CEO Sunando Dhar had confirmed the COVID outbreak and mentioned that the protection of the gamers and officers have been of paramount significance.

    Thirteen groups are competing on this 12 months’s I-League throughout three venues — the Mohun Bagan Ground in Kolkata, the Kalyani Stadium at Kalyani and the Naihati Stadium at Naihati.
    RKFC proprietor Sandeep Chattoo admitted a few of his group’s gamers have examined optimistic, although he didn’t share what number of and who.
    “Yes, RKFC has also some positive cases, players from all (six) teams are suspected (of COVID-19),” he mentioned.
    “There was one round of tests on December 21 and all my players were negative. This latest tests were done yesterday.”
    All the gamers and officers have been required to stay in quarantine for six days of their respective resorts after arrival from there bases. They have been to be examined twice throughout these six days.

    There have some optimistic circumstances reported amongst sure #HeroILeague groups. The League is conserving an in depth tab on it and have already spoken to the golf equipment. In addition, an emergency assembly of the League Committee has additionally been summoned within the afternoon. Further particulars quickly. pic.twitter.com/QZwfRppxDm
    — Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) December 29, 2021
    As per the protocols laid out for the league, anybody who checks optimistic will likely be remoted on totally different flooring of the resort and should have three consecutive damaging take a look at outcomes earlier than becoming a member of the team-mates.
    Dhar had earlier mentioned that each one the gamers participating within the I-League should be absolutely vaccinated aside from U-18 gamers and those that have just lately recovered from COVID-19 an infection.
    The U-18 gamers and those that haven’t bought their jabs as a result of latest COVID-19 restoration should bear extra frequent testing through the event than the vaccinated gamers.
    “If the fully vaccinated players are having tests for every 5-6 days, they (U-18 players and recently recovered players) will be tested every 3-4 days,” he had mentioned.
    Last season’s I-League, which was competed by 11 groups, was additionally held underneath bio-secure surroundings in Kolkata and Kalyani, and 6 COVID-19 circumstances have been reported then.

  • I League: Mohammedan begin with win, Aizawl lose to Real Kashmir

    Mohammedan SC defeated Sudeva Delhi FC 2-1 in an I-League match right here on Monday to log house its first factors.
    The Black Panthers maintained the ball possession within the opening play and began to create possibilities early on. Sudeva seemed stable on the opposite facet however the stress was piling on.
    Sudeva Delhi have been damaged early on as SK Faiaz opened the scoring for Mohammedan within the thirteenth minute. He obtained on the top of a beautiful cross from captain Nikola Stojanovic to take the lead within the first quarter-hour.
    Goalscorer Faiaz acquired a yellow card within the twentieth minute for simulation.
    The second half started in the identical method, as Mohammedan urgent excessive whereas Sudeva Delhi being underneath the pump.
    Another objective got here for the Black Panthers within the 53rd minute as midfielder Brandon Vanlalremidka lifted it ahead for Joseph who performed it to Mallick.
    Mallick, in flip, handed it again to Joseph whose thunderbolt from the sting of the field to attain a implausible objective within the top-left nook for the Black Panthers, extending the result in 2-0.
    Abhijit Sarkar pulled one again within the dying moments of the match.

    90+1′ OH MY WORD 🔥@SudevaDelhi substitute Abhijit Sarkar scores the objective of the sport displaying nice management and method along with his volley ⚡️
    MDS 2-1 SDFC
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    — Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) December 27, 2021
    Tiago Adan’s brace propels Real Kashmir to 3-2 win over Aizawl FC
    Tiago Adan and Mason Robertson discovered themselves heading in the right direction as a decided Real Kashmir eked out an exciting 3-2 win over Aizawl FC of their first sport of the I-League 2021/22 season right here on Monday.
    While Tiago scored a brace within the match, Robertson scored the essential third objective for the Snow Leopards within the second half. Aizawl FC did effectively to guide in possession stats, and remained in contest until the ultimate whistle.
    Ayush Chhetri obtained the primary shot of the match away within the seventh minute of play after he acquired a go from a nook. But his long-range hit went extensive off the goal.

    We’re underway on the Kalyani Stadium!
    RKFC 0-0 AFC
    📺 https://t.co/wrXlO9XLId✍🏻 https://t.co/J0r7iGZZmh#RKFCAFC ⚔️ #HeroILeague 🏆 #LeagueForAll🤝 #IndianFootball ⚽️
    — Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) December 27, 2021
    Two minutes later, Real Kashmir acquired a nook of their very own and Surchandra Singh despatched the ball straight into the field, which was headed in to the again of the web by striker Tiago Adan to present the Snow Leopards a 1-0 lead within the ninth minute.
    Aizawl FC continued to benefit from the possession as the primary half progressed however may create little or no possibilities.
    Aizawl FC acquired their second nook within the twenty ninth minute, however the long-range shot from skipper R Malsawmtluanga went awry and the chance was missed.
    Nearly 10 minutes later, Aizawl FC acquired their third nook, and this time, Lalthakima Ralte latched on to the cross with a direct header and scored the equaliser within the thirty eighth minute to make it 1-1.
    Unfortunately for Aizawl FC, Real Kashmir’s Tiago restored the lead within the extra minutes of the primary half. A nook from Surchandra reached Mason, however his shot was parried away by the goalkeeper Lalmuansanga to Tiago, who latched on the rebound and struck it in to make it 2-1 as the primary half got here to an in depth.

    An action-packed Matchweek 1, full of targets and drama, has come to an finish 🤩
    Which was your favorite second of the spherical?#HeroILeague 🏆 #LeagueForAll 🤝 #IndianFootball ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/ptZzIU8VnJ
    — Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) December 27, 2021
    The second half began with Aizawl persevering with to maintain the possession and looking for the equaliser.
    In the 66th minute, Robertson obtained the third objective for Real Kashmir as he managed to get a header on the ball on a cross by Thoi Singh from the left flank. The ball went into the web and Real Kashmir went 3-1 up.
    Just when it seemed like Real Kashmir would run away with the win, a twist got here within the eighty fifth minute with Ramhlunchhunga scoring a objective with a shot from outdoors the field to scale back the deficit.
    Tiago Adnan, who was the star performer for Real Kashmir, was stretchered off with three minutes remaining within the match.

    Five extra minutes have been added to the sport and Real Kashmir comfortably defended the incessant assaults from Aizawl FC within the harm time.
    Sergio Mendi hat-trick leads Neroca to 3-2 win over Sreenidi Deccan
    A sensational hat-trick on debut from Spanish striker Sergio Mendiguchia powered Neroca FC to a 3-2 victory over I-League newcomers Sreenidi Deccan on the Naihati Stadium right here on Monday.
    Girik Khosla and David Castenada Munoz obtained on the rating sheet for Sreenidi Deccan, however the odd objective fell Neroca FC’s solution to give the facet from Manipur all three factors on this conflict.
    After a scrappy begin to the proceedings, Neroca FC have been the primary facet to make headway within the contest as they broke the impasse within the fifteenth minute by means of new signing Mendi.
    As his fellow new Spanish recruit Juan Mera chipped in a free kick from a central place, Mendi got here alive within the field as he introduced down the ball along with his chest and bundled it house from shut vary after Sreenidi goalkeeper Ubaid CK made the save on the first time of asking.
    The Spanish duo of Mendi and Mera mixed once more from a set piece to devastating impact within the twenty second minute. Standing over a free kick from a wider place this time, set piece specialist Mera whipped in a fantastically formed flat supply into the field which was promptly nodded house by striker Mendi for his second objective of the sport.
    The objective sparked wild celebrations among the many Neroca outfit which rejoiced the striker’s brace.
    Already two targets behind, Sreenidi Deccan have been trying to keep away from conceding additional, as Neroca hunted for extra targets.
    In the forty first minute, Girik Khosla was available to scale back the arrears for Sreenidi Deccan. Sriram channelled an excellent go into the field for Phalguni Singh, who raced on to the ball to provide a implausible sq. go for teammate Khosla on the far submit, who tapped the ball in with the goalkeeper taken out of the equation with the go.
    Sreenidi Deccan had a wonderful likelihood proper earlier than the break to enter half time on degree phrases, however goalkeeper Shubham Dhas made a stable double save to maintain Neroca’s lead intact.

    Watch 👇
    Sergio Mendi’s implausible hattrick on debut. #IndianFootball #HeroILeague pic.twitter.com/wsHy4qnrYY https://t.co/Mi3pBoOvqb
    — Voice of Indian Football (@VoiceofIndianF1) December 27, 2021
    After the break, Mendi made it a dream debut in Indian soccer within the forty ninth minute, finishing a nice hat-trick by scoring along with his proper foot, head and left foot respectively.
    The Spanish striker doubled his facet’s benefit once more along with his greatest objective of the lot.
    Goalkeeper Ubaid rushed out from his objective line hoping to clear the ball, however he was overwhelmed to it by Mendi, who caught the keeper stranded in no man’s land and lifted the ball over him from 20 yards out.
    The enthralling match noticed one other twist within the story within the 59th minute. Colombian striker David Castaneda Munoz introduced his arrival into the I-League this time with a wonderfully executed header.

  • Race for I-League high six to be selected enthralling Super Sunday

    The race for the highest six spots within the I-League 2020-21 season goes proper right down to the wire with three groups nonetheless within the working to safe a spot in Group A of Phase 2, which has two vacant spots left.
    Aizawl FC are at the moment in seventh place with 12 factors, three forward of Sudeva Delhi FC in eighth place. This signifies that with one match remaining within the first part, Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Real Kashmir FC and Gokulam Kerala FC have all secured their berth within the high six because of their unassailable factors benefit.
    Additionally, Punjab FC are additionally by way of to the highest six as they maintain a three-point lead over Aizawl and have a greater head-to-head file over the Mizo facet courtesy a 1-0 win on January 9, the opening day of the league.
    Coming to the underside half — Indian Arrows, NEROCA FC, Chennai City FC and Sudeva Delhi FC — can’t enter the highest six as they’re behind Mohammedan SC in sixth place by 4 factors or extra.
    Thus, it’s a race between three sides, particularly TRAU FC, Mohammedan SC and Aizawl FC for the fifth and sixth spots on the factors desk going into Round 11.
    With all three groups in motion one after the one other on Sunday, the tussle guarantees to be an enthralling one.
    In the primary match, Mohammedan Sporting (13 factors) tackle an unbeaten Real Kashmir at 2pm, with the Black Panthers behind TRAU (13 factors) by advantage of an inferior objective distinction (their match led to a 2-2 draw, therefore they can’t be separated on head-to-head).
    Next, TRAU will face Sudeva Delhi FC in Kalyani at 4pm, adopted by a 7pm kick-off, the place Aizawl FC will cross swords with Chennai City FC in a conflict between two former champions.
    Should Mohammedan SC and TRAU win their respective video games, they are going to guarantee their place within the high six regardless of Aizawl FC’s outcome later within the day.
    Aizawl will solely be in rivalry if both Mohammedan or TRAU or each drop factors within the first two video games on Sunday.
    If Aizawl FC win their fixture and each Mohammedan SC and TRAU don’t win, then the facet with the higher outcome on the day will qualify alongside Aizawl FC.
    Should each Mohammedan and TRAU have the identical outcome, the workforce’s objective distinction comes into the image since they’re degree on head-to-head.
    TRAU are forward by 4 objectives (+3 and -1), which signifies that each TRAU and Mohammedan drawing their video games will see the Manipuri facet by way of to the highest six.
    If each groups lose, TRAU should lose by an especially lopsided margin as in comparison with Mohammedan for the Black Panthers to go previous them.
    If either side are degree on factors, head-to-head and objective distinction, then objectives scored will resolve the workforce that finishes above the opposite, the place TRAU lead by seven objectives for now.
    In case Aizawl FC draw their match, they might be degree on factors with both of Mohammedan or TRAU, and even each — ought to they lose their respective video games.
    Interestingly, if solely TRAU and Aizawl are degree on factors, then it’s TRAU who’ve the benefit within the head-to-head (TRAU defeated Aizawl 1-0 on February 9, 2021).
    On the opposite hand, if solely Mohammedan SC and Aizawl have equal factors, then Aizawl have the higher hand (Aizawl beat Mohammedan 3-0 on February 18, 2021).
    In the situation of all three groups ending up on 13 factors (Aizawl draw and Mohammedan and TRAU lose their respective matches), then the factors from the matches between the three groups (head-to-head) might be thought of.
    In that case, it’s TRAU who will end in fifth place on the general factors desk (having crushed Aizawl 1-0 and drawn 2-2 with Mohammedan, to accrue 4 factors from the matches towards the opposite two sides).
    Aizawl FC will take up the sixth spot (having misplaced 0-1 to TRAU and crushed Mohammedan SC 3-0, to accrue three factors from the matches towards the opposite two sides).
    Meanwhile, Mohammedan (having misplaced 0-3 to Aizawl and drawn 2-2 towards TRAU, to accrue one level from the matches towards the 2 aforementioned sides) might be out of the Top 6 as they are going to be positioned seventh.
    As per the brand new format, which has been formulated because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the league has been divided into two totally different phases.
    The first part, which is ready to conclude on Monday (March 1, 2021) will see all of the groups play one match towards one another in a round-robin format. After each workforce completes 10 matches every, the 11 taking part groups might be divided into two teams Group A and Group B.
    Group A will encompass the groups that end within the high six spots within the first part. During this second part, these six groups will once more play a match every towards one another in a round-robin format.
    The factors from each the phases might be put collectively to find out the champion (the workforce that finishes on the high of Group A).
    On the opposite hand, Group B will comprise of the groups that end in backside 5 of the primary part. Much like Group A, the 5 groups in Group B may even play a match every towards one another as soon as within the round-robin format.
    The factors from each the phases might be accrued collectively to find out which facet (bottom-placed) will get relegated.