South United appoints Anju Turambekar as its Technical Director

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With the 22-23 football season upon us, South United Football Club has appointed Anju Turambekar as its Technical Director. Hailing from Kolhapur, Anju is India’s youngest woman AFC ‘A’ license holder who also pioneered the AIFF Grassroots Development Programme in the country and the Mission XI Million Programme introduced before the FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted by India in 2017.

South United has recently launched its state-of-the-art Football Club in the heart of Bangalore, which includes all-weather 11-a-side, 6-a-side, and 3-a-side turfs, all within the same facility. SUFC has Elite Youth Teams in the Under 13, Under 15, and Under 18 categories, which will also compete in the AIFF Youth Leagues, along with its Senior Team, which has participated in the I-League 2nd Division.

South United, through its Club and Academy, is creating a more integrated community for football in Bangalore. The idea behind the South United Ecosystem is to generate a free-flowing system that has a constant supply of talent, guidance, and employment, heralding a new generation of sports in the country. 

South United FC script last-minute 1-0 win against Income Tax

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South United FC were rescued by Rungsing Muinao’s 89th minute winner against Income Tax just when it seemed like they were set for a scoreless draw. Despite creating plenty of chances all game, it took a scrappy goal in the dying seconds of the game to eke out a win for SUFC.

The game began with Income Tax registering a shot on goal, albeit a tame one. They spent most of the rest of the half trying not to concede though as South United created chance after chance. They were denied on most occasions by the imposing frame of the goalkeeper and his stellar reflexes on some occasions.

SUFC forward Jaison saw plenty of chances fall his way as he only needed to beat only the keeper on three separate occasions in the first half alone but was trumped by the Income Tax custodian Nicholas on all three occasions. Even the diminutive Sudipta had an opportunity as Aaron’s cross sailed over the goalkeeper and he met it with his head, but the effort just rolled across the goal line and was cleared.

The second half saw more of the same from South United FC, but as they chased they game, gaps started to appear at the back for Income Tax to try and exploit. They continued to test the keeper with Rungsing taking on more of an advanced role in the second period. At the other end though, every ball over the top threatened the SUFC backline.

Nikhil was called into action on more than one occasion as the game drew to a close but he kept his side in the game. The saves proved to be all-important as some direct play down the left led to Aaron taking three defenders out of the game with a pass and finding Kishan whose low cross was punched away by the goalkeeper but Rungsing was on hand to slot in the rebound.

South United cruise to 5-1 victory over Dream United

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Despite conceding a goal, South United came back strongly, and emerged 5-1 victors against Dream United played yesterday evening. South United largely restricted their opponents to chances from set-pieces and shots from distance at one end as they continuously created opportunities down the other end. 

South United started the game well on the front foot, dominating possession as they pushed Bangalore Dream United back. Though they had most of the ball, it was Dream United who bagged the opener from a break as Akshay’s low cross found Aditya in the middle who slotted past the keeper with little pressure on him. 

The lead didn’t last too long as Umesh let fly from distance to equalise in the 23rd minute. Once SUFC drew level, they started to dominate proceedings and in the 36th minute Aaron was brought down in the box to win his side a penalty. Rungsing put SUFC in the lead from the spot and there was no looking back. 

Going into half-time, South United were showing no signs of letting up. They picked up where they left off in the second half as Sudipta and Aaron drove most of the attacks. Umesh bagged his second at the 59-minute mark after Sudipta beat three men with a mazy run to lay it on a plate for him. 

Jaison put some real daylight between the teams as he beat his marker with a smart turn and finished with aplomb past the diving goalkeeper. South United would have a few scares as Bangalore Dream United got a couple of shots on target but Bernard was alert in goal to save on more than a couple of occasions. 

Substitute Vikram added South United’s fifth in the 90th minute to make it an absolute mauling of Bangalore Dream United. SUFC now have two wins in three games as they look forward to putting together a run.

Ozone beat South United in Super Division tie

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After an even first half, South United FC conceded two goals to Ozone FC Bengaluru’s Gagandeep Singh and Kapil Bhat to succumb to a defeat. South United would rue their missed chances as Ozone FC proved clinical with theirs to win on the day. 

Most of the first half saw both sides create plenty of chances at either end but neither showed the composure in front of goal to finish them off. Kapil Bhat proved to be a thorn in the side of the South united defence all game as he received the ball in advanced areas and linked up with the likes of Alocious and Prabin around him. The first chance of the game fell to Bhat who collected the ball at the edge of the box and turned to create some space for himself. His whipped shot was only inches wide of the post.

Not too long after, Jaison would create South United’s first chance of the game as his mazy run took him into the box but his shot was parried at the near-post by Gunashekhar.

Ozone nearly had a goal through some confusion in the South united defence as well when Bernard rushed out from the goal to collect the ball, but Nidhin oblivious to his keeper’s position attempted to cushion the ball with his head for the keeper to collect. The resulting header nearly ended up in the goal.

South United also nearly broke through in the final minutes of the half as some good pressing from Aaron meant that the ball rebounded into Magesh’s path and he was able to find a good pass to Jaison’s feet. Just as the striker shaped up to shoot, Ozone’s Shahajas put in a goal-saving tackle.
Aaron kicked off the second half well for South United as he robbed the goalkeeper of the ball and turned towards the open goal but his shot was blocked by an onrushing defender.

In the 63rd minute, South United’s custodian Bernard failed to collect a rebound and Gagandeep was at hand to slot the rebound past him to put Ozone in the lead. The opening goal seemed to have injected Ozone with some energy as they pressed well to keep South United from creating meaningful attacks.

As South United pushed forward to equalize, Ozone broke forward in the 82nd minute and Kapil Bhat was on hand to put an easy chance in the back of the net to seal their 2-0 victory.

South United FC 2019 selection trial

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South United FC will be hosting trials for their senior team between June 6 and June 10, 2019 at the South United Academy, RBANMS Ground, Ulsoor. The Bangalore-based Club participated in the Puttaiah Memorial Cup, BDFA Super Division, and the Hero I-League Division 2 last season. 

South United Football Club is continually working towards being a large platform for Indian footballing talent to develop through their ecosystem. The aim of the trials is to identify talented players to wear the South United Jersey and provide them with a clear path of development for the future. 

The trials will only be held in Bengaluru at the South United Academy, which will also serve as the club’s new home ground. Players from across the country are invited to apply, they are however, required to meet certain criteria. The registration form and details are downloadable on South United FC’s official Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/sufcindia/) 

The prospective players from local areas must be born between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 2003 (16-25 years). 

Players hoping to participate from areas outside of Bangalore must be born between January 1, 1994 and December 31, 2001 (18-25 years). Outstation applicants must also meet the additional criteria of having played at least in the Super or Elite Division in the past year. 

Players who are interested in applying must fill out a registration form available online and carry valid identification (age proof) as specified on the form. All applications must be sent in to info@sufcindia.com via email. You may reach out via phone on 022-61126065 or +91-7506457557 for any queries. 

The trials are exclusively for Indian Nationals (Indian Passport Holders).

South United lose again in Second Division

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The game saw South United FC (SUFC) create number of good chances but Kerala Blasters FCs (KBFC) ruthlessness in front of goal proved too much for the home side, the away team won by 3-1. 

The game took some time to settle down and fall into a pattern where SUFC saw themselves dominate early proceedings. They created a few openings but nothing that tested the keeper yet.

About 15 minutes into the game, KBFC turned the tide and started to threaten, creating one good opportunity after another. Their good spell saw them go in front through MD Esha whose header from a corner beat the keeper all ends up.

The goal saw KBFC grow as an attacking force as they continued to push forward, however, towards the end of the half, SUFC found themselves on the upswing creating a few half chances but without any real penetration
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Poor passing from SUFC saw a lot of their good work undone. KBFC’s second goal perplexed the SUFC defence as a simple ball over the top beat their offside trap and Nongdamba Naorem latched onto it, beat SUFC custodian Royal and slotted the ball into the unguarded net.

Trailing 2-0 at halftime, South United pressed high at the start of the second half making it difficult for KBFC to get out of the back. This spell saw them peg KBFC back in their own half for a long period, eventually winning a freekick when Sudipta was fouled in a dangerous area. 

Magesh's low hard free kick was parried by the KBFC custodian but the ball landed at Amit's feet and he makes no mistake smashing the ball into the net to bring his side back into the game.

KBFC realised that the next few minutes would be crucial which saw them fly forward, but SUFC responded with their own attacks to keep KBFC on alert. SUFC created at least 3 good chances in a row that went painfully close or were blocked just in time by KBFC defenders.

KBFC were booting the ball up the pitch towards the end of the game and SUFC built each attack from the back, on one such occasion Kishan’s attempted pass was intercepted by substitute Pragyan Gogoi, who took advantage of the space he was given to let fly from range and his left foot screamer beat Royal to make the score 3-1 in favour of KBFC. 

Fateh Hyderabad rout South United 4-0 in Second Division

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South United’s winless streak continued in the Hero Second Division League as they crumbled to a 4-0 loss to Fateh Hyderabad AFC. Trailing 2-0 at the 50th minute mark, SUFC pushed forward to claw their way back in the game and conceded two late goals on the counter. 

The early action in the first half saw both teams trading blows as South United FC created a chance at one end only for Fateh Hyderabad to create one down the other. The closest South United FC would come to a goal in the first half was when Sudipta’s attempt came off the crossbar midway through the first half. 

Naro Hari Sreshtha who struck the telling blow for the home side though with his goal in the 29th minute giving his side the advantage and leaving SUFC to chase the game. South United spent the rest of the half creating chances but couldn’t get too many shots away that threatened the Fateh Hyderabad goal. 

With the sides walking in at halftime with the home side leading through a slender 1 goal lead, the game remained in the balance. 

The second half began poorly for South United FC as they were 2-0 behind in the first 5 minutes through Gagandeep Singh. The following 20 minutes were South United FC throwing all they had forward to get the all-important third goal in the game early so they could find a way back in the game. 

Fateh Hyderabad’s sturdy defence rode out the tough part of the game and started to get a better foothold in the game. The urgency for South United FC to throw men forward meant more space for Fateh Hyderabad on the counter. Substitute Bedashwor Singh took advantage of that in the 87th minute to make it 3-0 and put it virtually out of reach for SUFC. 

Another substitute, the Australian Emile O Damey stepped up to the spot to put away a penalty in the 89th minute to cap off the win.

South United FC hold Chennaiyin FC Reserves in thrilling 3-3 draw

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An early lead for Chennaiyin FC indicated that they were going to have an easy cruise to a win but with a quality performance, South United clawed back into the game to walk away with a point. 

The game began at SSN Stadium in Chennai with the home team Chennaiyin FC in control and they capitalised on their quick start with some early goals. Krishna Pandit scored in the 11th minute to give his side an early lead, Rohmingthanga struck twice in the next 5 minutes to make it what seemed like an unassailable 3-0 lead by the 17th minute mark. 

South United FC seemed to settle down and find their groove only once they were trailing by three goals. They began creating some dangerous chances and found a quick breakthrough in the 22nd minute as Aaron ran on to a superb through ball from Magesh and cut the ball back for Sudipta to finish. 

The visiting team kept the pressure on the CFC Reserves goal on for the rest of the half and were seemingly denied a couple of penalty shouts. Both teams walked in at half-time with the visitors still trailing by 2 goals. 

Another penalty shout early in the second half saw SUFC come away frustrated again as the decisions went against them once again. It remained an exercise of attack versus defense as SUFC pushed forward and CFC remained pegged back in their own half. 

The 65th minute saw Cletus Paul replace Sharukh Rahman as SUFC threw forward all they had. They won a penalty in the 70th minute that Cletus stepped forward to drive home. 

With the score at 3-2, South United kept plugging away looking for an equaliser, but their quest for parity was dented by the sending off of Amit Tudu in the 81st minute as he saw a second yellow. 

The ten men of the visiting team still dominated the game though against a flailing Chennaiyin FC side. Their labours bore fruit in the 89th minute as Aaron’s cross found Cletus in the middle of the box and the striker smashed it into the back of the net. 

What had already been a dramatic game could’ve got better for South United FC as they had a chance to score form a corner late on but they were unable to convert it and had to settle for a draw.

Ozone begin their I-League second campaign division with a win over South United

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Ozone FC started their second division I-League campaign with a 1-0 win over South United.   The game was on a knife’s edge till the very end, finally Ozone’s discipline won against a visiting South United FC side that created but couldn’t finish off their chances. 

The first few minutes saw Ozone FC dominate midfield and push forward as South United FC struggled to find their feet in the game. A couple of early efforts from the home side were thwarted by the SUFC custodian Jayanth Kumar. The home side came particularly close when a chipped effort form Ozone hit the crossbar and went behind for a goal kick. 

SUFC got more of a grip in the game as the half wore on and restricted Ozone to fewer chances, however, they struggled to create at the other end thanks to a disciplined defensive performance from David Booth’s men. 

The game had little movement off the ball from either side, but Ozone FC showed more of a threat going forward with more incisive passing and positioning. 

The second half began with South United threatening in the early minutes. They pegged Ozone FC back for the early parts of the half with good constant pressure on them but were unable to capitalize. 

In the 72nd minute, Ozone got their chance as their forward was brought down in the box. Only having been on the pitch for three minutes, the substitute striker Manvir Singh stepped up to take the spot kick and made no error slotting the ball to the keeper’s right and sending him the wrong way. 

Ozone were determined to keep their slender lead but the goal breathed life into the SUFC attack as they pelted the Ozone goal with all they could in the last 15 minutes. A penalty claimed denied and a header that missed by a hair’s breadth was what separated the sides in the end.

South United smash six past CIL

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The 6-0 scoreline was an accurate reflection of an immensely one-sided tie as South United FC ran away with 6 goals without reply from CIL who struggled to get a foot in the game.

An early goal kicked off the game on the right note for SUFC as Manivannan found the back of the net from close range to give them the lead in the 3rd minute. Most of the first 45 minutes was spent with CIL camped in their own half defending South United’s attacks.

With better finishing, South United FC should have been at least 3 goals ahead in the first 15 minutes, but their touch in front of goal failed them on many an occasion. The second goal came in the 26th minute through a defensive error and Kishori was on hand to capitalise and put it past the CIL keeper who found himself in no man’s land.

The second half wasn’t too different from the first as South United kept a strong hold on the game, but CIL seemed to show more grit. They proved a much tougher nut to crack in the second half but Kishori was on hand again in the 62nd minute to make the score 3-0. That goal opened up the floodgates for South United FC as 6 minutes later the substitute Riswanali added to the scoreline.

Kishori topped a great team performance with a hattrick which he completed in the 78th minute. South United weren’t finished though, they found a goal in the 90th minute through midfielder Thapa who finished form inside the box as a wayward ball arrived at his feet.

A dominant performance to end the BDFA Super Division 2018-19 season for South United FC was just what the doctor ordered for them as they gear up to compete in the Hero Second Division League.

South United battle out a draw against MEG

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South United started well by taking a lead in the 21st minute but squandered control of to MEG’s well drilled performance. 

Their bright start in the game meant that South United FC had MEG on the backfoot early on with most of the play flowing through their forward Riswanali.  It was fitting that the opening goal of the game came from him.

SUFC continued to attack for the most part of the first half but found it difficult to put away the chances they were creating. The only real chances that fell MEG’s way came towards the end of the first half as they started to capitalise on some poor giveaways from SUFC. They made the best of those chances in added time at the end of the first half as Hemanth put away his shot to equalise for MEG.

The second half saw some tables turning in the favour of MEG’s attack. Though, not threatening on every attack, their direct play saw South United struggling for a response. Whereas they had been clinical in the last few minutes of the first half, MEG were struggling to get on the end of their chances and finish them off.

South United’s fight back came midway through the first half and they were unlucky not to take the lead when they were on top, but MEG were quick to suppress any attack that was thrown at them. The game was on a knife’s edge for the last few minutes but the cagey nature of the game meant that neither team risked it all to get the three points.  

South United held to 1-1 draw by Independents

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An interesting tie that could have gone either way finished all even at 1-1 in the end with goals in either half. South United scored early post lemon-break but were unable to make the best of their impetus to close the door and let Independents back into the game. 

South United had defender Shinu and attacker Aaron D’Costa were back in their line-up after their return from suspension and injury respectively. 

South United FC began the game well on the front foot against a determined Bangalore Independents side. The action for the first 45 minutes remained firmly in the opposition half for SUFC which saw them constantly trying to break down the opposition. 

They created chances constantly but were unable to convert any of them. They continued to press the Bangalore Independents defence in the first half but found no breakthroughs. They were thwarted on a few occasions by good goalkeeping or defending, but they squandered a few where a little more composure would have meant a greater lead. 

The second half saw more of the same as SUFC pressed forward but were not as incisive in front of goal. The breakthrough for them came in the 66th minute when club captain Magesh found the back of the net with a well-placed shot. 

Soon after they scored, it began to look like they may rue their missed chances as Independents got a bit of a hold in the game and started to create chances of their own. 

Bangalore Independents struck in the 82th minute to equalise. It was a blow to SUFC and though they pressed for the win, the time was against them. They found a few more chances before the end but once again were let down by poor finishing.

Ten-man Bengaluru down South United 1-0

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Attacker Naorem Roshan Singh’s 4th minute goal was enough for Bengaluru FC to seal a fourth successive win in the BDFA Super Division League as they overcame South United FC 1-0 at the Bangalore Football Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Sunday. The win was the Blue Colts’ fifth of the campaign in six games, and took their tally to 15 points, consolidating their top spot in the standings.

The Blue Colts played with a man less for the entire second half after goalkeeper Aditya Patra was sent off for bringing down South United attacker Rizwanali outside the box in the first minute of injury time in the first half.

It was the Blue Colts who began the game aggressively and it took only four minutes for them to break the deadlock. Defender Parag Shrivas sent Roshan through in the box with a quick throw-in from the left flank on a counter attack. Roshan controlled the ball well and held off a couple of challenges before slotting it past the Jayanth Kumar in the rival goal on the bounce.

With a one goal advantage, Moosa’s boys took charge of the proceedings dominating possession in the rival half. With South United forced back, the Blue Colts had attempts on goal through Altamash Sayed and Roshan but the duo couldn’t get the better off the rival custodian.

With the first half coming to an end, Bengaluru suffered a setback when Patra was shown a straight red. The ’keeper was penalized for bringing down Rizwanali couple yards outside the box in a one-on-one situation.

Despite having a man less for the entire second half, the Blue Colts managed to dominate the proceedings and had a couple of close chances through Edmund Lalrindika and Altamash who failed to convert. Nonetheless, Bengaluru managed to defend well and seal a well-deserved win.

The Blue Colts now play Bangalore Eagles on Tuesday, December 11.

South United held to a 2-2 draw against Dream United

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Dream United started the game pressing high up the pitch but as the game wore on, their press dropped lower, leaving only two men up top to make life uncomfortable for the SUFC defence.

As South United started to gain more possession, Dream United found themselves playing more defensive. On one of the occasions where Bangalore Dream United FC tried to break, their attack was stopped early on and the ball landed at SUFC captain Magesh’s feet. The midfielder found Aaron’s run with a looping ball over the top and the striker lobbed the ball past the stranded keeper into the empty net.

The tide turned quickly to favour Bangalore Dream United FC though as one of their attacks down the right-hand side found Rahul in the box, whose cross found his teammate inside the box and he made no mistake from close range to equalize.

They would score again in extra time of the first half as a ball over the top of the defence came towards SUFC’s custodian Jayanth who rushed out of the box to intercept, but his erroneous pass found the opposition attacker, Niyaz, who rolled the ball into the goal from a distance.

SUFC finished the half on top but had little to show for it as they went in trailing by 2 goals to 1, but they began the second half as they finished the first one – constantly on the front foot.

They looked for an avenue past the Bangalore Dream United FC wall in front of the penalty area but found few gaps. A few half chances later, Aaron burst into the box on the left and turned abruptly at the touchline to head towards goal when he was brought down. Jewel stood over the resulting penalty but could only hit the post despite beating the keeper.

Only a few minutes later, in the 68th minute, Nidhin put in a hopeful lobbed ball into the box which Aaron runs onto and loops past the keeper to find parity for SUFC.

The game opened up once the teams were tied at 2-2 and both teams threatened to score in the last 20 minutes, but neither defence would let up as the game ended in a stalemate.

Jewel Raja signs for South United

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South United Football Club yesterday announced the signing of midfielder Jewel Raja from Mohammedan Sporting Club. The 28-year-old arrives at the club with tremendous promise and experience from his years of experience at I-League and ISL clubs. 

Jewel was picked to represent India at the U-19 level at a tender age of 16. He spent most of his time with the national team during that phase. Since then he had spells at Dempo, Pailan Arrows, Mohun Bagan, FC Goa, and ATK where he was a part of the side that won ATK’s second ISL title in 2016. His journey then continued with FC Pune City, Minerva Punjab, and Mohammedan Sporting Club before he joined South United. 

His international career progressed through the different age brackets before making his debut for the senior Indian side in 2011 and scoring on his debut in a 3-0 win against Chinese Taipei. He made 27 appearances in all for the senior Indian side. 

On joining South United FC, he expressed an ambition to see the club to new heights, saying, “In every conversation I have had with the management at the club, the ambition to succeed while playing attractive football has been very clear. It’s something that I can relate to, and I see it as a unique challenge to go through this experience with South United FC.” 

His new coach Miquel Llado also was pleased to have Jewel on board, he said, “We’re very happy to have Jewel in the team. He brings a set of skills and experience that we need and his composure on the pitch should also be a great balance for some of the younger players in the team.”  

Welcoming the seasoned midfielder, SUFC Director, Mr Sharan Parikh said, “We want to play football with the right technique and aesthetics. A number of pieces need to come together to form the entire jigsaw and Jewel's signing is anything but ornamental. This is a step in the right direction to create a team in sync with our ambitions.”

South United smash Eagles, register second win

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Putting the ghosts of their 0-3 defeat in their previous game, South United came out on top against Bangalore Eagles, and recorded a 3-0 win.  

After a cagey first 10 minutes, South United started gaining some ground in the game. They began to threaten through Riswanali and Aaron on the wings. In the 14th minute, Aaron found Riswan in the box with a looping cross which took the attacker slightly wider than he would have hoped, but he cut back in and skipped past a challenge before making some space for himself to register the first goal of the game. 

The goal gave SUFC impetus which saw them register two more great chances in the 5 minutes following the first strike. The Eagles were able to regain some semblance of control following that patch of chaos as they slowed the game down. 

The boys clad in orange played with more confidence after the first goal but saw the play disrupted often by some poor challenged from Eagles. 

The second half saw a similar pattern as the first 10 minutes of the game as both teams struggled to get a hold of the game. A 56th minute stunner from Nidhin woke the stadium as he found himself in the opposition box on the right and smashed one home from the outside of his right boot. The strike left everyone including the Eagles goalkeeper befuddled as to how the strike had ended up in the goal. 

The second goal for South United FC saw the Bangalore Eagles try and find some more incisiveness in their attack and they started to threaten through some long-range shots and crosses cut back from the touchline. It drew some breath-taking saves from the SUFC custodian Jayanth. 

The home side put the outcome of the game to bed in the 85th minute as Aaron was played through on goals and he was brought down as he tried to skip past the keeper. Shinu put away the resulting penalty with a low hard finish to the goalkeeper’s right. 

Some solid defending and more commanding work from Jayanth in goal ensure that South United FC finished with a clean sheet. 

South United lose to FC Bengaluru United

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The first setback of the season came early for South United FC as they went down 3-0 to FC Bengaluru United. The game saw chances created at both ends but FC Bengaluru United were more clinical with their shots on goal than their opponents. 

South United conceded two goals in the first half and one in the dying minutes of the second to make the scored 3-0. They started the game on the back foot, with a few errant passes finding the red and white clad Bengaluru United players in dangerous areas. They struggled to defend the wider areas and eventually paid the price for it as a low cross found an unmarked Hamza in the box and he cut back in to slot home from a meter away to put his side ahead. 

A few half chances the other way fell to Aaron and Riswanali but they could not restore parity for South United FC. It became a theme that would run through the game for coach Miquel Llado’s boys.
Bengaluru United would make SUFC pay for the missed chances with another goal before they wound up the first half. It gave the trailing side a lot to tinker with at half time. 

It was a first half peppered with poor challenges and confrontations as well, spilling over into the second half. The two-goal deficit left South United FC with a mountain to climb. In cognizance of their situation, the team flew forward and threw caution to the wind, but they lacked a sharpness that their opponents were showing in attacking scenarios. 

The introductions of Lokesh, Anup, and Sooraj over the course of the second half to bolster the attack proved fruitless in the end as the team continued to squander good chances and found others blocked or parried by a good defensive unit. 

The hosts were on target once again in the dying minutes as Kayl made the score line 3-0 in their favor.

South United adds four new players to the squad

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South United have completed the signings of Riswanali (Striker), Kishori (Striker), Sharukh Rahman (Central Midfielder), and Shinu Siluvapillai (Centre Back). It’s a mix of players with potential and quality to match the ambition of South United FC. 

Speaking on the signings, Director of South United Football Club, Sharan Parikh, said, “We are delighted to bring Riswan, Shinu, Kishori, and Sharukh on board. They bring a fresh outlook to our squad that we hope will serve us well in the upcoming season. Our goal will be to help them grow and develop at South United.” 

The new players and the new head coach Miquel Llado have begun the season well. The Spanish coach spoke about his vision for the team and how he saw these players in the mix, saying, “The style of football we want to play at South United Football Club is challenging and technical. We want to have the ball and command the play.” 

“From what we’ve seen in training these boys will help us refine that style. They’re full of potential and I hope we can bring the best out of them.” 

Among the new signing is 22-year-old Riswanali who comes to South United with loads of promise, having played with the likes of Gokulam FC and Chennai City FC. Following these spells was his 2017-18 season with the Kerala Blasters Reserve Team in the I-League 2nd Division. His stint at City Athletic FC didn’t last too long before South United FC came calling. 

Joining him, to bolster the attack is 19-year-old Kishori. A graduate of the BFC Academy, he has since sharpened his skills with the BFC U18 team. 

The club has also reeled in Sharukh Rahman from Peerless Sports Club, where he lit up the pitch for 4 years. The 25-year-old featured in the massive win for Peerless SC against East Bengal in the Calcutta Football League. 

Rounding up the newest arrivals is 22-year-old Shinu Siluvapillai fresh from his experience in the I-League with Gokulam Kerala FC.

Shinu Siluvapillai

South United cruise past ADE, kick their super division season in style

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South United’s first game of the 2018-19 BDFA Super Division game saw them rout ADE with a 4-0 win. Riswanali and Aaron both opened their accounts for the season with two goals each. 

South United started the game looking sharp and hitting the bar early in the game. On the other hand, they had an early scare as a defensive error let the ADE attack clear through on goal but the shot was wayward sparing the blushes of the South United defence. The breakthrough came for South United in the 20th minute through Riswanali. A sweeping move saw Magesh breaking through on the left side of the penalty area and latching on to the ball which found the striker in the box and Riswanali slotted the ball home. 

The rest of the half saw ADE press high at the South United defence leaving themselves vulnerable at the back in the hope of evening things up. It was an effort that nearly bore fruit on some occasions but largely South United were able to pass their way out of the press. 

The orange-clad SUFC struck within the first minute to double their lead, Aaron the scorer this time found by Magesh in the box by a wonderful chipped pass. It was largely one-way traffic for the rest of the game as ADE continued their high press with no avail. 

Within the next 8 minutes, Riswanali was through again to make it a truly dominant score line. ADE continued to try hard to create chances, but their attacks broke down in the final third. Aaron’s second goal of the game, scored in the 82nd minute, was the cherry on top for South United.

South United selection trials for 18-19 season

South United Football Club (SUFC) is set for a fresh round of recruitment for the coming 18-19 Bangalore Super Division Season. The trials for the First Team are scheduled on May 14, 2018 in Bangalore. Registration starts at 6 am on May 14. 

Candidates above the age of sixteen will only be eligible for the trials.

Registration for Trials:

• Phone: 022 6112 6065
• E-mail forms to info@sufcindia.com
• Location: Gowthamapuram Ground, 9/3, Artillery Road, Gowthamapuram, Jogupalya, Bengaluru

South United FC was created to provide a stable platform to develop grassroot level talent in football. They wish to create a stage and provide an opportunity for young and dynamic kids from the roots of Bengaluru. 

“This year South United are looking forward to a team with multi-talented players, who are ready to face new challenges and learn the tricks of the game.” said Mr. Sharan Parikh, Director, South United Football Club.

Pranav Trehan, the club CEO said, “My team and I are looking forward to the trials. We ensure that the trials are conducted in a very stringent manner. We believe that Bangalore is full of footballers with huge potential. We have brought players as young as sixteen years into our first team, and hope that we might find a few here that could even make it to our starting squad.”

Many players from the club have reached new levels of success in the recent past. There have been several such players from the club who have participated in National and State levels of football tournaments like Santosh Trophy and even represented India in the Youth Olympics, The Premier Futsal League, and Neymar Junior 5’s Futsal tournament (in Brazil) respectively.

South United FC has managed to maintain a high level of performance over the years with a youth centric team, with an average age of 20 years. The previous trials saw eight recruits to the First Team who have proven their talent over the course of the past year.