Indreewa Udara penalty ended New Star’s four game undefeated streak while Crystal Palace and Solid secured easy wins against SLTB and Moragasmulla respectively in matchweek five of the Sri Lanka Football Champions League at the Racecourse International Stadium.
Java Lane v Negombo Youth
Java Lane had to dig deep to come away with three-points against Negombo Youth in a Group A encounter in the Sri Lanka Football Champions League at the Racecourse Stadium.
Java Lane were desperate for the 2nd win in as many games to boost their chances of getting into the Super 8’s. In a bright first 20 minutes they scored twice through Oluwaseun Olawale in the 9th minute and the red hot Harshana Sumudu in the 19th minute.
Half Time: Java Lane 2 – 0 Negombo Youth
Negombo applied themselves well in the 2nd half, frustrating Java Lane. Mohamed Rifkhan scored for Negombo in the 86th minute setting up a tense final few minutes, which Java Lane managed to overcome to get the win.
Full Time: Java Lane 2 – 1 Negombo Youth
Player of the Match – Mohamed Rifkhan (Negombo Youth)
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
Java Lane – Oluwaseun Olawale 9’, Harshana Sumudu 19’
Negombo Youth – Mohamed Rifkhan 86’
Saunders v New Star
Saunders climbed to 2nd in group A defeating a lackluster New Star side 1-0 in the Sri Lanka Football Champions League at the Racecourse Stadium.
New Star came into the match in high spirits while Saunders knew a win would strengthen their hopes of making it to the Super 8’s. Multiple positional changes saw New Star struggle to get a grip of the game while Saunders piled on the pressure.
After missing multiple chances, Saunders were awarded a penalty. Captain Indreewa Udara scored the penalty to give them the lead at half time.
Half Time: Saunders 1 – 0 New Star
After the break, New Star got their act together and brought on Mohamed Shakir, which had a positive impact. However, even with an improved performance New Star were unable to find an equalizer.
Full Time: Saunders 1 – 0 New Star
Player of the Match – Mohamed Naleem (Saunders)
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
Saunders – Indreewa Udara 36’ (P)
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Solid v Moragasmulla
Solid thumped Moragasmulla 6-1 in a Group B encounter in the Sri Lanka Football Champions League at the Racecourse Stadium.
Mensah Prince opened the scoring for Solid in the 12th minute. Wave after wave of Solid attacks saw Moragasmulla captain Mohamed Shifan scoring an own goal in the 22nd minute and four minutes later, Henry Chibueze scoring the 3rd.
Ayantha Shavinda too helped with another own goal in the 33rd minute before Hansa Kalhara pulled one goal back for Moragasmulla just before half time.
Half Time: Solid 4 – 1 Moragasmulla
Just as Moragasmulla were looking at some sort of control, Solid struck once again through a Chibueze header, in the 53rd minute. Kennady Johnraj scored the 6th in 90+2nd minute.
Full Time: Solid 6 – 1 Moragasmulla
Player of the Match – Srimuralitharan Jabesh (Solid)
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
Solid – Mensah Prince 12’, Mohamed Shifan 22’ (OG), Henry Chibueze 26’ & 53’, Ayantha Shavinda 33’ (OG), Kennady Johnraj 90+2’
Moragasmulla – Hansa Kalhara 42’
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Crystal Palace v SLTB
Crystal Palace defeated SLTB 3-0 in a Group A encounter in the Sri Lanka Football Champions League at the Racecourse Stadium.
A disappointing first half for Crystal Palace saw them struggle against a stubborn SLTB defense, as it went into the break goalless.
Half Time: Crystal Palace 0 – 0 SLTB
Crystal Palace regrouped after half time and substitute Sinnarasa Askar was the star, as his hat-trick gave the lads from Gampola their first win of the campaign.
Full Time: Crystal Palace 3 – 0 SLTB
Player of the Match – Sinnarasa Askar (Crystal Palace)
Match Summary
Goal Scorers
Crystal Palace – Sinnarasa Askar 51’, 72’ & 87’
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