MANJERI (KERALA), JAN 15: Rangdajied United FC was held to a 1-1 draw by defending champions East Bengal at the MDSC Sorts Compelx in Manjeri on Wednesday during the Federation Cup that took off today.
It was Rangdajied United who took the much deserving lead in the 20th minute through Kim Song Yong. East Bengal then equalised through James Moga in the 56th minute after Edeh Chidi blasted a penalty over the bar.
The debutant could have taken another lead in the 81st minute had Song’s header not come off the crosspiece. In the end, East Bengal had to rue their missed penalty as that could have given them 3 points.
Rangdajied United had their noses in front by the 20th minute courtesy South Korean Kim Song Yong’s goal. Edmar Figueira sent Kim Song Yong in the clear with the latter applying the deft finishing touch to stab home in the 20th minute.
The Santosh Kashyap coached outfit were the better side in the first half, playing at a frenetic pace and attacking down the flanks. East Bengal saw the ball more but could not breach the Shillong side’s defense.
The defending champion’s best chance came in the 43rd minute when they were awarded a penalty after James Moga was brought down by Tomba Singh inside the 18-yard box. But much to their disappointment, Chidi Edeh skied his spot kick.
The Armando Colaco managed outfit had a Ryuji Sueoka header disallowed too as referee Srikrishna halted play for a foul on goalkeeper Surjay.
East Bengal equalized post the break with James Moga finding the back of the net with a sweetly timed left-footer off a goalmouth melee.
Meanwhile substitute Manandeep Singh had to be stretchered off one minute after coming off the bench after he picked up a knock near the byline. It was later learnt that the knock Manandeep suffered was minor.
In Delhi, Rangdajied United FC U-15 will kick start their Manchester United Premier Cup campaign on Thursday. The junior Blues have been grouped together with Mohun Bagan and Manipur FA in Group D.
16/01/14 – 12pm – Rangdajied United FC vs Manipur FA.
17/01/14 – 9am – Mohan Bagan vs Rangdajied United FC. – By Our Reporter
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