Sunday, March 3, 2024

Karnataka crash out of Santosh Trophy

Losing the last game against Maharashtra, Karnataka finished bottom of Group B of final round of 77th Santosh Trophy in Itanagar, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. 


The star for the match was Mohammed Arfat Ansari for Maharashtra a who scored a hattrick. However, today’s win was not enough to Maharashtra to qualify for the quarter-final round. 


Manipur, Mizoram, Delhi, and Railways made to the knockout round from Group B.


It has been the worst performance for last five seasons for Karnataka. After dishing out an impressive performance by reaching semi-final in 2017–18, 2018–19, 2021–22, and winning the trophy last season, the state team failed to win a single game in the group stage this time. They needed to win the last two games to stay in contention for the knock-out round but lost 1-0 against Railways on Thursday, February 29 before losing 3-1 to Maharashtra on Saturday. 

    pic: Arunachal Pradesh Football Association



Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Karnataka go down to 1-0 defeat at the hands of Manipur

 AIFF Media 

Defending champions Karnataka went down to Manipur in their third Group B game of 77th Santosh Trophy at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, in Itanagar, on Monday, February 26, 2024.

 

Ngangbam Pacha Singh scored the only goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 50th minute.

 

This result puts a severe dent in the defending champions’ chances for qualification to the quarter-finals, as they remain at the rock bottom of Group B with just two points from three matches. While they will have their work cut out in their last two matches against Railways and Maharashtra, who are in their own battles for qualification, one win will put them right back on track.

 

While with today’s win, Manipur climbed to the top of Group B. The side from the Northeast have now collected seven points from their three games, and are three points clear atop Group B.

 

Karnataka will take on Railways on Thursday, February 29. 




Saturday, February 24, 2024

Karnataka rally back to hold Mizoram 2-2 in Santosh Trophy

AIFF Media 

Defending champions Karnataka came from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Mizoram in Group B of the 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy Final Round at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh today morning. 


What looked Mizoram running away with full three points after goals from MS Dawngliana and MC Malsawmzuala but Karnataka showed the champion spirit to score twice in quick succession in the second half through Prabin Tigga and Vishal R to rescue a point. 


Today’s draw was Karnataka's second consecutive draw after a 1-1 result against Delhi on Thursday. 


Mizoram took the lead after a sensational move between Malsawmzuala and Dawngliana. With a superb behind-the-back flick, the former picked out the latter, who lashed a parabolic shot into the goal with a cleanly-hit half-volley. 


Mizoram were off the blocks quicker again in the second half and doubled their lead after another brilliant build-up. Winger Lalthankima got the better of Tigga with some exquisite footwork before cutting it in from the by-line. Arriving at the end of the cross was Malsawmzuala, who drove it into the bottom corner with a first-time shot.


But Karnataka were not done and dusted. Ravi Babu's side struck twice in two minutes to turn the game on its head. In the 67th minute, Nikhil Raj's cross from a free-kick slipped through the gloves of F Lalmuanawma and Tigga was on hand at the back post to bundle it in. Then, Sathish Kumar set up Vishal R with a great through ball into the final third. The latter took his time and slotted it in, wrongfooting Lalmuanawma.


Karnataka will be playing their third group game against Manipur on Monday, Feb 26.


Thursday, February 22, 2024

Karnataka, Delhi settle for a draw in Santosh Trophy opener

Karnataka began their quest to defend the Santosh Trophy title with an 1-1 draw against Delhi played today morning at Golden Jubilee Stadium, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh. 


Karnataka is placed in Group B along with Delhi, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, and Railways. 


Ravi Babu’s boys took the lead in 23rd minute from a wonderful wall pass from Vishal on which a 22-yard piledriver from Appu Arogyaswamy put the ball back on the net. The joy was short lived as Delhi equalized from a freak own goal by central defender Prabin Tigga three minutes later. 


Karnataka pressed hard, enjoyed most of the possession after changing ends but failed to score the winner. Their luck ran out when a Delhi striker was brought down by the other central defender Nikhil in the final moment of the game. Referee didn’t hesitate much in awarding a penalty to Delhi. Custodian Chirsturajan upped the ante and stopped Sridarth’s spot kick. 


Karnataka will be playing their second group game against Mizoram on Saturday, Feb 24, 10 AM, followed by Manipur (Feb 26), Railways (Feb 26), and Maharashtra (Mar 2). 

Friday, January 5, 2024

BDFA B Division 2023-24 - Results & Table


  1. Jan 5, 2024: Bangalore Warriors FC 4 (Kaviarasan -20’, .42’, 64’, L Dhanushkumar-32’) Vs Royals FC 1 (Sennu S-51' [P])  
  2. Jan 5, 2024: South India FC 5 (Lalrin Fula -14’ 20’ 37’, Devendra-50’, Surendran - 57th.) Vs CIL
  3. Jan 15, 2024: Md. Sporting FC 3 (Saitem-9’, Parappa-58’, Ameen-61’) Vs Stride FC 0 
  4. Jan 15, 2024: Al Fateh FC 2 (Ankith-35’+’, Rajat-37’) Vs Veterans FC 1 (Nithin Paul-17’) 
  5. Jan 15, 2024: Snipers FC 1 (L Adison Kom-65) Vs Vehicles FC 0 
  6. Jan 16, 2024: Vijaya Nagara FC 5 (Sceigoulen-47', 68', 70', Thangmilun K-50') Vs Postal 0   
  7. Jan 18, 2024: South India FC 1 (LalHimpuia -66) Vs Tilak Memorial 0
  8. Jan 19, 2024: Veterans 2 (Thiru Murugan-2'[OG], RC Prakash-58' ) Vs CIL 1 (Roshan V-29')  
  9. Jan 19, 2024: Stride FC 3 (Karthikeyan -6', Bhanu -12', Anand-68') Vs Vehicles 2 (Suresh -4', Rohit-32')
  10. Jan 25, 2024: Md. Sporting FC 5 (Sashimi Tangvah-14', Saitem Meetei-47', 57', 70', Ameen Khazar-51') Vs Royals FC 1 (Seenu-35'+1'[P])   
  11. Jan 26, 2024: Veterans 3 (Karthick B-2', Pradeep Kumar-31', 32') Vs Tilak Memorial 1 (Rakesh Babu -30')   
  12. Jan 26, 2024: Vehicles 1 (Aneet P Saji -29') Vs Bangalore Warriors 0    
  13. Jan 30, 2024: Vijayanagara FC 1 (Aktharudheen -39') Vs CIL 0  
  14. Jan 30, 2024: Stride FC 2 (Bhanu MJ-38', Taarush Vashisht-62') Vs Postal 0  
  15. Jan 30, 2024: Snipers FC 5 (Sahil VP-13', 17', 65', Paogoulal Lhouvum-32', Anand Ashok-33') Vs Al Fateh FC 1 (Shaik Inayathulla-43') 
  16. Feb 2, 2024: South India FC 4 ((K Lalrinfela-47’[P], 60’[P], 65’, Jaya Surya -70’+10’) Vs Veterans FC 3 (RC Prakash-2’, Anthony-70’, Karthick B-31’) 
  17. Feb 2, 2024: Royals FC 0 Vs Vehicles 0  
  18. Feb 5, 2024: Vijayanagara FC 4 (Aktharudeen MK-1’, 61’, 70’+1’, Seigoulen Kipgen-26’) Vs Tilak Memorial 0 
  19. Feb 5, 2024: Bangalore Warriors 2 () Vs Postal 1 ()  
  20. Feb 5, 2024: Snipers FC 7 (Paogoulal Lhouvum-34’[P], 43’, Abhil A Thanan Gattil-40’, 41’, Subheshik-54’, Hariharan Karthick K-59’, Md. Swalih-69’) Vs CIL 2 (Pradeep R-10’, R Hrithik Roshan-65’) 
  21. Feb 6, 2024: Stride FC 6 (Abinash Das-46’, 54’, 59’, Kiran Kumar-61’, Akilesh Bhat-67’, Dadi Venkata Sai Naveen-70’+3’) Vs Al Fateh FC 0 
  22. Feb 9, 2024: Vijayanagara FC 5 (Seigoulen Kipgen-13’, Aktharudheen MK-32’, Jang Jagin Kuki-38’, 64’, 67’) Vs South India FC 1 (Surendran ST-70’[P]) 
  23. Feb 9, 2024: Royals FC 3 (Saleem R-33’, Sunil Christopher -55’, 70’) Vs Postal 1 (Rohan K-65’) 
  24. Feb 9, 2024: Snipers FC 2 (Paogoulal Lhouvum-12’, Shahil VP-66’) Vs Tilak Memorial 0  
  25. Feb 14, 2024: Md. Sporting 3 (Ameen Khazeer-30’, Lonjam Shetan Meetei-63’, Safiyan Akbar Sayed-70’+1’) Vs Vehicles 1 (SuryaPrakash-6’)
  26. Feb 16, 2024: Vijayanagara FC 2 (Aktharudheen MK-54’, Seigoulen Kipgen-63’) Vs Al Fateh FC 1 (Zaib Sherief-35’+1’) 
  27. Feb 15, 2024: Snipers FC 2 (Paogoulal Lhouvum-15’, Shahil VP-47’) Vs South India FC 1 (Surendran ST-68’[P]) 
  28. Feb 15, 2024: Stride FC 4 (Abhinash Das-21’, 50’, Bhanu Bhanu MJ-65’, 70’+3’) Vs Tilak Memorial 0 
  29. Feb 16, 2024: Bangalore Warriors FC 1 (Kaviarasan K-5’) Vs CIL 0 
  30. Feb 19, 2024: Bangalore Warriors FC 4 (Mohammed Shamnad Kalathingal-4’, Kaviarasan-21’, 35’+1’, Avinash S-57’[OG]) Vs Al Fateh FC 1 (Aiman Shingati-20’) 
  31. Feb 19, 2024: Stride FC 1 (Bharath N-35’[OG]) Vs CIL 0 
  32. Feb 19, 2024: Snipers FC 2 (Akshay Ashok-26’, Paogoulal Lhouvum-35’+2’ [P]) Vs Postal 0 
  33. Feb 22, 2024: Royals FC 3 (Praveen R-40’, Velu-60’, Sennu S-70’) Vs Al Fateh FC 0 
  34. Feb 22, 2024: Bangalore Warriors FC 5 (Harish P-8’, KaviArasan-20’, 36’, Md. Ridha-46’, Soyab Imtiaz Bagwan-56’) Vs Md .Sporting 0
  35. Feb 22, 2024: Vijayanagara FC 5 (Md.Naimuddin-24’, 67’, Jeet Done-27’, 38’, Jang Jangin Kuki-60’) Veterans 1 (Steve Matthew-32’) 
  36. Feb 23, 2024: Vehicles 1 (Rohit M-9’) Vs Postal 0
  37. Feb 23, 2024: Stride FC 2 (Kiran Kumar-12’, Bhanu Bhanu MJ-58’) Vs South India FC 0
  38. Feb 28, 2024: Md. Sporting 3 (Ameen Khazer-27’, Longjam Sheitam Meetei-37’, Mingyaongam Marchang-68’) Vs Postal 1 (Nithin K-59’)  
  39. Feb 28, 2024: Veterans 1 (Karthick B-45’) Vs Snipers FC 1 (Naveen Babu-70’+5’[OG]) 
  40. Feb 28, 2024: Royals FC 2 (Velu-9’, Sunil Christopher-25’) Vs CIL 2 (Nikhil Jude Mohan-45’, Prakash B-64’) 
  41. Feb 29, 2024: Bangalore Warriors 3 (Kaviarasan-33’, 49’, Sachin S-67’) Vs Tilak Memorial 1 (Sriram Rajagopalan-57’)  
  42. March 6, 2024: Al Fateh FC 2 (Zaib Sheref-34’, Lokesh Bharani Kumar-44’) Vs Md. Sporting 0
  43. March 6, 2024: Vijayanagara FC 1 (JangJagin Kuki-63’) Vs Snipers FC 0
  44. March 6, 2024: Stride FC 2 (AronRodriGuez-39’, 55’) Vs Veterans FC 1 (RC Prakash-51’) 
  45. March 7, 2024: Bangalore Warriors 6 (Kaviarasan-50’, 19’, 39’, 70’, R Madhankumar-47’, L Dhsnush Kumar-72’) Vs South India FC 2 (Manjunatha K-56’, Nischal Kumar-63’) 
  46. March 7, 2024: Royals FC 5 (Arvind A-6’, 26’, Sennu S-35’, 35+1’, Chetan M Chavan-51’) Vs Tilak Memorial 2 (Ashok-69’, Suhail S-70’+1’[P]) 
  47. March 7, 2024: Vehicles 3 (Udaya S-6’, Sathish R-43’, Surya Prakash B-70’+1’) Vs CIL 0 
  48. March 12, 2024: Md. Sporting FC 4 (Om Naik-4’, Md. Hanzla-15’, Parappa Patil-35’, Ameen-53’) Vs CIL 2 (Jhon-50’, Pradeep-65’) 
  49. March 12, 2024: Vehicles 5 (Surya Prakash B-9’, 70’+3’, Rahul B-25’, Anet P Shaji-51’, Goushik Raj R-56’) Vs Al Fateh FC 0 
  50. March 12, 2024: Vijayanagara FC 0 Vs Stride FC 0 
  51. March 13, 2024: Bangalore Warriors FC  1 (Kaviarasan-22’) Vs Veterans FC 1 (Nithin Paul-35’+2’) 
  52. March 13, 2024: South India FC 4 (Devendra-30’, K Lalrinfela -47’, 56’, Nishchal Kumar K-64’) Vs Royals FC 0 
  53. March 15, 2024: AL Fateh FC 2 (Nongmaithem Robert Singh-5’, 70’+1’) Vs Postal 1 (Rohan K-2’)
  54. March 15, 2024: Tilak Memorial 3 (Joh Gilbert V-35’+1’, Suhail S-48’, Abhiraj Pillai-56’) Vs Md. Sporting 0 
  55. March 15, 2024: Snipers FC 1 (Abhil Thanangattil-70’+3’) Vs Stride FC 0 

  56.