Red Stars, Saunders, Maligawatte Youth and Renown secured three points on matchweek two of the Island League Football Tournament at the Sugathadasa Stadium.
Red Stars v Moragasmulla
Red Stars defeated Moragasmulla 2-1 to make it two wins out of two. The winners found themselves down at half time after an own goal from Mohamed Ilham in the 20th minute.
However, in the 2nd half Chamod Dilshan showed his strength and headed in the equalizer in the 60th minute and seven minutes later N.F.Fazullah gave Red Stars the lead and the eventual win.
Full Time: Red Stars 2 – 1 Moragasmulla
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
- Red Stars – Chamod Dilshan 60’, N.F. Fazullah 67’
- Moragasmulla – Mohamed Ilham 20’
Blue Star v Saunders
Saunders came from a goal down to beat Blue Star 3-1. Blue Star led at half time courtesy of a goal from Shenal Sandesh in the 20th minute.
After missing a few chances, Saunders finally found the equalizer in the 72nd minute through Sundaraj Niresh. Niresh would double the lead in the 82nd minute off a rebound from his penalty which was initially saved. Deep into added time he scored the 3rd to put the game to bed.
Full Time: Blue Star 1 – 3 Saunders
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
- Blue Star – Shenal Sandesh 20’
- Saunders – Sundaraj Niresh 72’, 82’ & 90+3’
Renown v Java Lane
Kavindu Ishan scored a brace as Renown won 2-1 against rivals Java Lane. After a goalless first half Kavindu Ishan scored a header in the 67th minute before D.N. Fernando equalized for Java Lane in the 85th minute. Ishan’s fantastic bicycle kick in the 90th minute saw Renown come away with the three-points.
Full Time: Renown 2 – 1 Java Lane
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
- Renown – Kavindu Ishan 67’ & 90’
- Java Lane – D.N. Fernando 85’
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New Star v Maligawatte Youth
Maligawatte Youth defeated New Star 4-1 to get their first win of the tournament. It was New Star who took the lead in the 12th minute but thereafter Maligawatte Youth dominated proceedings. Mohamed Shafran scored the equalizer in the 41st minute to go into the break at 1-1.
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Maligawatte added three more in the 2nd half with Mohamed Suhaib scoring in the 54th & 90+3rd minutes. Shafran scored his 2nd in the 72nd minute.
Full Time: New Star 1 – 4 Maligawatte Youth
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
- New Star – Mohamed Jasim 12’
- Maligawatte – Mohamed Shafran 41’ & 72’, Mohamed Suhaib 54’ & 90+3’
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