On February 4, 2023, Sreenidi Deccan defeated Churchill Brothers in an exciting match at the Tilak Maidan, with a late winner from Eli Sabia. The game demonstrated Sreenidi’s perseverance in pursuing their first I-League championship, even though they were behind Mohammedan Sporting in the standings. Let’s examine the major moments of the game and evaluate each team’s performances.
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A Dominant Start for Sreenidi Deccan:
Sreenidi showed command of the game’s tempo early on, demonstrating their skill in passing and midfield play. Early on, they used set-pieces to force their aerial threat on a comparatively immobile Churchill defense, demonstrating their dominance.
David Castaneda’s Early Impact:
Sreenidi Deccan took advantage of their superiority in the eleventh minute when David Castaneda scored with a header after Rilwan Hassan’s accurate cross. Castaneda’s clinical finish demonstrated how crucial effective flank delivery is to producing chances for goals.
Churchill Brothers’ Resilience:
Churchill Brothers gave up early, but they showed tenacity and steadily got better in the second half. Despite their difficulties breaching Sreenidi’s defence, they produced a couple of good chances, such as Rahul Raju’s effort in first-half injury time.
Late Drama Unfolds:
Churchill stepped up their attacks as the game went on, and in the 84th minute, they finally broke through. With a deft through pass from Stendly Fernandes, Elhadji Karim Samb leveled the score with a goal past the goalkeeper.
Eli Sabia’s Heroics:
Just as it looked like the match would end in a draw, Sreenidi had a flash of genius during injury time. Eli Sabia was found by Lalromawia’s cross, and he rose above the defense to head the ball into the bottom corner, giving his team a vital victory and rekindling their title hopes.
Conclusion:
Fans witnessed an exciting display of late drama and intense moments during the match between Sreenidi Deccan and Churchill. Sreenidi’s tenacity and aptitude for seizing pivotal moments earned them a crucial victory in the end, preserving their chances of winning the I-League championship. Churchills, meanwhile, played with admirable tenacity but was unable to prevail in the match’s pivotal moments. Both teams will aim to improve on their results as the season goes on and contend for victory in the very competitive league.
Sreenidi Deccan Starting XI
Albino (GK), B Tluanga, K Lewis, Shayesteh (C), D Castaneda, Sajid, Romawia, Eli Sabia, Jagdeep S, Gurmukh, Hassan
Churchill Brothers Starting XI
Bilal (GK), Nishchal, Stendly, Rahul Rahul, Martin (C), Gogou, Sebastian Zo, Costa, Kouakou, A Karim Samb, Ogana
