St Stephen’s School face 0-3 defeat in Subroto Cup semis

Chandigarh, August 27

St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, faced a 0-3 defeat against Major Dhyanchand Sports College, Uttar Pradesh, to end their campaign in the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament at the Army Services Corp Centre.

Major Dhyanchand Sports College dominated the second semifinal from the start and looked in control of the game throughout. They took the lead in the eighth minute after Arslan finished a low cross from the left wing. The Uttar Pradesh side doubled their advantage in the first half itself. Abhinav, who was free inside the box, finished with ease after receiving a cross from the right wing. Abhinav completed his brace in the second half, converting a header from a corner kick to complete a comfortable evening for the side from Uttar Pradesh.

Earlier, in the first semifinal Nongiri Presbyterian overcame Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan 2-1 in extra time in a tightly fought contest. Nongiri Presbyterian took the lead in the second half through a penalty after a tightly fought first half.

Marc converted from the spot for the lead, which was equalised nine minutes later from a well-worked move by the Bangladesh side.

Nafiq’s side footed finish found the top corner, equalling the scores and taking the game into extra time. Namebanlam converted a brilliant team move to score the winning goal and send the school from Meghalaya into the final.