Last minute equalizer

Apr 27, 2016 - 08:28:16 | Shimaaz Ali
Asadhulla scored the goal for Maziya which was ended with a 1-1 draw. (Photo: Ibrahim Faid)

Male’, MALDIVES – A stoppage time header from Jeje Lalpekhlua gave Mohun Bagan a 1-1 draw with Maziya Sports and Recreation Club in the group G of AFC Cup.

Maziya came closeset to breaking the deadlock when Ahmed Imaaz struck the woodwork from a curling free kick in the 15t minutes.

Mohun Bagan had to wait until 33rd minute for their first attempt when Raju’s cross from the right flank was headed by Pronoy inside the box, but Imran push it wide.

Asadhulla Abdulla broke the deadlock in the 64th minute from a rebounded ball when keeper Arnab blocked Ismail Easa’s shot inside the box.

Seven minutes later, Ismail Easa missed another golden opportunity to increase the margin inside the penalty area which was pushed wide by keeper Arnab.

The visitors equalize with almost the last play of the game from a diving header from Jeje Lalpekhlua that found the bottom right corner from a perfect cross from Das.

Maziya’s coach Ali Suzain said after the game that if his players did focused on the game they would have got three points.

“Our goalkeeper’s involvement was important in getting us a point, but if the players had really focused on the match we would have got all three.”

“We had many goal-scoring opportunities and managed to score just one,” said Maziya coach Ali Suzain.

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Imma on Apr 27
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I laughed really hard at that equalizer. Maziya's so-called national team defenders were standing around looking at the ball while Jeje stood completely unmarked in the six yard box. I didn't see such terrible defending even in the Inter-School tournament. Maziya has the most expensively assembled squad in Maldivian football history, yet they can't close out matches. They don't deserve to go through as their performances have been disgraceful. Bye bye to Maldivian clubs yet again in the AFC Cup.
maldivesoccer on Apr 28
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Well-played and a bit of bad luck but the skill of maintaining lead needs to be harnessed. In the deciding final match against Yangon, there's some hope because Yangon's star but short-fused striker, Kyaw K was red carded, so he might not play. Also, Natte and Adey have a chance to feature and strengthen the attack. Zivko could play the whole match. So, there is a good chance for Maziya bouncing back stonger and of qualifying to the knockout stage for the first time in the club's history. Keep the ball rolling!
Agon on Apr 28
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@footballmad Where are the household names ? When they face a team from cricket mad India they become toilet hold names Dho?
footballmad on May 02
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The cricket mad India's league is the best league in this region and MBagan is currently 2 points adrift from the top, having played 16 games. Well, one of the houselhold names, Asako did score against MB - the top team in this group. Let's see what happens in the next match.

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