Jave Lane prevailed in a seven goal thriller while Saunders needed a late goal to secure three-points on match day two of the Island League Football Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium.
Saunders v Maligawatte Youth
Saunders defeated Maligawatte Youth 1-0 to start their campaign with a win. Saunders had a few chances in the first half but the likes of Indreewa Udara, Pathum Gimhan squandered those opportunities.
After a goalless first half it took Saunders until the 79th minute to find what eventually became the winning goal. It was substitute Abdul Azeez who converted from a cross down the right wing.
Full Time: Saunders 1 – 0 Maligawatte Youth
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
- Saunders – Abdul Azees 79’
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Java Lane v Moragasmulla
Java Lane came out on top in a 7 goal classic which ended 4-3 against Moragasmulla. After being denied by the crossbar in the opening few minutes, Thisara De Silva gave Moragasmulla the lead in the 15th minute, from a low strike, past a diving Ashfaq Ayub.
Minutes later, youngster Afeef Akram equalized for Java Lane finishing off a neat move down the wing. In the 36th minute captain Malaka Perera gave Java Lane the lead with a strike from outside the box.
Just before half time De Silva equalized for Moragasmulla with a stunning strike, again from outside the box, slotting into the top corner.
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At 2-2 it was Malaka Perera’s goals in the 69th and 77th minutes that gave Java Lane the advantage and even though Dilan Madusanka found a 3rd for Moragasmulla deep into added time there was not enough time to mount a comeback.
Full Time: Java Lane 4 – 3 Moragasmulla
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
- Java Lane – Afeef Akram 22’, Malaka Perera 36’, 69’ & 77’
- Moragasmulla – Thisara De Silva 15’, 45+1’, Dilan Madusanka 90+4’
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