Patna, August 21, 2009:The result came into expected line. Raj Milk Football Club beat Civil Audit Recreation Club 4-2 via tie-beaker to clinch the SP Sinha memorial Patna Super Division soccer league title at the New Police Lines ground here.
When Raj Milk edged out strong contender Bihar Regimental Centre, Danapur, in a grueling semifinal, it was expected that milkmen would hardly get worthwhile resistance to regain the title. But the fierce battle that stretched to extra time gave ample proofs how Civil Audit got them prepared for the final showdown. They fought hard and made Raj Milk run for their money.
In the first half, Civil Audit had an edge over their rivals and took 1-0 lead. In the 20th minute, Civil Audit Club’s striker Sanjay Kumar entered rival box and took a powerful shot, which was deliberately stopped by hand by Raj Milk stopper back Krishna Prasad. Referee Kailash Prasad awarded a penalty kick to Civil Audit and also showed a red card to Krishna Prasad. Sanjay took the spot kick and did the rest (1-0).
Stunned by the reverse, Raj Milk Club pressed themselves hard for the equaliser and they succeeded in their mission in the 75th minute when striker PG Raj beat the Civil Audit Club goalkeeper (1-1).
The regulation period ended 1-1 and the extra-time too failed to bring in the result. Penalty shoot outs were enforced for the result. In the tie-breaker, Raj Milk Club scored three while Civil Audit Club hit the target once.
Photo caption: Jubilant members of the Raj Milk Club with Patna Super Division soccer league shield in Patna on August 21, 2009.
Photo: Aftab Alam Siddiqui
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