Kibu Vicuna’s unbeaten Diamond Harbour FC started their Calcutta Football League Super Six campaign with a victory. Today at the Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium, DIamond Harbour FC clinched a 2-0 victory over Suruchi Sangha. Today, coach Kibu Vicuna made several changes to his starting XI, as he wanted to check out his entire squad.
After kickoff, in the 19th minute, DHFC took the lead. Suruchi Sangha’s keeper, Subham Roy, made a misplaced pass inside the box, and Rahul Paswan held up the ball before passing it to Williams, who placed it into the net. Just four minutes later, DIamond Harbour FC scored their second goal. From the right flank, Sanooth delivered an inch-perfect cross into the box, and Rahul Paswan headed the ball into the net without any mistakes.
After conceding two goals, Suruchi Sangha seemed more attacking and made a few attempts. In the 45th minute, Suruchi Sangha got a golden chance to open their account. Sanjoy Oraw passed the ball to Abusufian SK, who took a long strike, but it went wide. However, DIamond Harbour FC’s defense remained composed. DIamond Harbour FC went into the dressing room with the lead and dominant possession at the halftime break.
In the second half, in the 55th minute, DIamond Harbour FC built a brilliant attack. Williams made a run down the left with the ball, entered the box, and cut it back to a teammate, who took a shot that hit the crossbar. On the rebound, Rahul Paswan took a strike, but it was saved by Suruchi Sangha’s keeper.
Suruchi Sangha dominated possession over DIamond Harbour FC as the game neared its end. Both teams took several shots, but in the end, Suruchi Sangha failed to open their account. The match ended in favor of DIamond Harbour FC with a 2-0 victory.
Vicuna’s new weapons, along with their new leader Sanooth, who led the team with composure, did not disappoint him as they played a brilliant game today and continued their unbeaten run in the Calcutta Football League 2024. With that win, they reached 35 points and 27 goals, just behind Eamami East Bengal FC, who have 37 points and 34 goals.
Match Highlights
Key Stats Diamond Harbour FC vs Suruchi Sangha:
BALL POSSESSION: SURUCHI SANGHA 51%, DHFC 49%
SHOTS: SURUCHI SANGHA 6, DHFC 9
SHOTS ON TARGET: SURUCHI SANGHA 1, DHFC 6
FOULS: SURUCHI SANGHA 11, DHFC 11
YELLOW CARDS: SURUCHI SANGHA 3, DHFC 1
CORNERS: SURUCHI SANGHA 3, DHFC 4
OFFSIDES: SURUCHI SANGHA 0, DHFC 1
