Subroto Cup 2016: DSK Shivajians–LIFA exit with loss to Indonesia’s Jalan Harsono

After a goalless first half, a quick-fire second half brace, in the 55th and 57th minute respectively, by Egi Maulana ensured that the Indonesian side took all three points from the clash. The result also hampered any chances DSK Shivajians – LIFA had of qualifying for the next round of Subroto Cup 2016.

A sturdy defensive display in the first half was the highlight for both the teams as the chances were hard to come by. Following the goals in the second half, DSK Shivajians – LIFA tried to force the issue but fell short. The dismissal of Seikhohao Haokip in the 69th minute added further woes as DSK Shivajians – LIFA ended the match with 10-men on the pitch.

DSK Shivajians – LIFA started the match brightly as Asraf Mondal broke through on the left flank and delivered a weighed cross into the box. Laldawndkima did well to get on the end of the cross, but his resulting header was off the target.

Laldawndkima was in the center of the action again midway through the first half when he found Omkar More with a low cross, but the latter could not get a clean touch and his shot went wide of goal.

The first half ended goalless after both the teams were engaged in a physical midfield battle throughout.

Playing their third match in 72 hours, DSK Shivajians – LIFA came out fighting in the second half with the team picking up its pace in transitioning from defence to attack. DSK Shivajians – LIFA’s best chance of the match fell to Umer Sayed, who controlled the ball on the edge of the box, dribbled past two defenders before unleashing a powerful drive which was inches wide of the goal post.

Jalan Harsono won a free-kick in a promising position in the 55th minute of the match. Picking a leaf out of their training ground, the free-kick taker passed the ball to a charging Egi Maulana, who then controlled the ball and slotted it in the back of the net for his team to take the lead in the match.

Two minutes later, Egi Maulana scored his second of the match after beating Tapas Pal on the wing and cutting inside before unleashing a shot at goal, which the goalkeeper failed to divert, hence, doubling the Indonesian side’s lead.

DSK Shivajians – LIFA’s attempts of a comeback were thwarted one minute from time when Seikhohao Haokip was shown the red card for a diving tackle on the opponent, leaving the team one man short. The match ended 0-2 and ended DSK Shivajians – LIFA’s hopes of making it to the next round of the prestigious tournament.