Ishan International School make it to semifinals

Ishan International School and St Michael's School players vie for the ball during their match in Patna on December 26, 2013.

Patna, December 26, 2013: Ishan International School advanced into the semifinals of the Anu Anand Cup Super Challenge Inter-School Football Championships defeating St Michael’s High School 5-4 via sudden death at outer ground of the Moinul Haq Stadium here on Thursday.

The sudden death rule was applied after the two teams were locked 4-4 in the tiebreaker. The match ended 1-1 at the end of regulation time.

In the sudden death, Achinta Narayan of Ishan International netted the match-winner. Kushagra Akhauri of Ishan International was named best player of the match. Sourabh Chakraborty, GM, Anu Anand Construction, gave away the prize.

Saturday’s fixtures: Quarterfinals:  St Louis School, Gokhala vs International School, Patna at 12 pm.

Semifinals: DPS vs DAV Public School, Board Colony at 2pm.