<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Salgaocarsportsclub.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-16054" title="Salgaocarsportsclub" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Salgaocarsportsclub-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Air-India.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16012" title="Air India" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Air-India-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a>AIR INDIA v SALGAOCAR SC</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Sahu Maharaj Stadium, Kolhapur <span style="text-decoration: underline;">3rd Feb 2011 - 4.00 PM IST</span></p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>1'</strong> : Match kicks off. Air India has shown an impressive streak of form in recent matches, will they be able to hold Karim Bencharifa's Salgaocar side? After a long time the Goan powerhouse is looking good to challenge for I-League title.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>10'</strong> : Its goal-less after 10 minutes the home team has looked more livelier of the two teams.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>18' : Sueoka !!</strong> A darting run from the Japanese but he fails to deliver a good final pass. Salgaocar slowly taking control of this match.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>29'</strong> : At the half-hour mark score remains 0-0. Salgaocar are dominating possession and the play is mostly taking place in AI's half.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>45' : GOOOAAALLL !!! Just before half time Salgaocar take the lead !!</strong> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>HT : Air India 0-1 Salgaocar :: Air India defence has did a good job in keeping out Salgaocar before conceding a late goal. The goans have dominated possession and are strong favourites to clinch the tie now.</strong> :</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>65'</strong> : Air India are desperately trying to break Salgsaocar defence but to no avail.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>79' : GOOOAAALLL !!! Late drama !!! Air India snatch an equaliser through Praise !!</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>FT : Air India 1-1 Salgaocar :: The Mumbai league champions continue their strong surge - taking a point from a difficult match. Karim Bencharifa's men will be ruing the missed opportunities. They missed a golden chance to close the gap on table toppers East Bengal.</strong></span></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">-----</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/VivaKerala.png"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-13057" title="VivaKerala India" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/VivaKerala-150x150.png" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Dempo_logo.png"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-11257" title="Dempo" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Dempo_logo-150x150.png" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a>VIVA KERALA v DEMPO SC</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Jawahar Municipal Stadium, Kannur <span style="text-decoration: underline;">3rd Feb 2011 - 4:00 PM IST</span></p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>1'</strong> : Match kicks off. Viva Kerala are looking down the barrel in I-League, it will be very difficult for them the garner anything from this match, going by recent form. However, Dempo's form has been pretty patchy too.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>5'</strong> : Dempo with an early chance ! Ranty Martins fails to capitalize. Still 0-0. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>7' : Pradeep !!</strong> He tried to score from half-line ala David Beckham. Dempo 'keeper had no problem whatsoever to deal with it.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>15'</strong> : Play bogged down in the middle of park. Both teams are trying to keep possession and settle quickly.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>18'</strong> : Bello Razaq is a one man army in Viva defence. He has already made three timely interceptions.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>25' : Murugappan !!</strong> First positive chance for the home team but Murugappan fails to keep compsure and shoots it over the bar.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>HT : Viva Kerala 0-0 Dempo :: It has been a pretty exciting encounter in Kannur. Viva are playing one of their better matches of this season - matching Dempo blow by blow.</strong> :</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>65': GOOOAAALLL !!! Dempo take the lead. Wonder striker from Beto off a free-kick !!</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>72' : GOOOAAALLL !!! Looks like the floodgates have been opened in Kannur. Dempo extend their lead. Ranty Martins finds the net.</strong> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>FT : Viva Kerala 0-2 Dempo :: Another home defeat for the Kerala team. Things are looking very bleak for them, it is unlikely that they will avoid the drop in current form. Another strong performance from Dempo - the champions are slowly finding form.</strong></span></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">-----</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ChiragUnitedSC.png"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-13658" title="ChiragUnitedSC" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ChiragUnitedSC-150x150.png" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Churchill_brothers_logo.png"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-11112" title="Churchill_brothers_logo" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Churchill_brothers_logo-150x150.png" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a>CHIRAG UNITED v CHURCHILL BROTHERS</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata <span style="text-decoration: underline;">5th Feb 2011 – 1:45 PM IST</span></p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Teams:</strong> <span style="color: #000000;">Chirag United: Somnath, Arnab, Sukhen, Chika, Bapi, Lalkamal, Gouranga, Denson, Junior, Joshimar, Jerry. Churchil Brothers: Arindam, Gourmangi, Rowilson, Denzil, Robert, Leeny, Binish, Steven, Amaury, Kayne, Boima. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>1': </strong>Match kicks off. Churchill Brothers drew their last match against East Bengal while Chirag thumped ONGC 4-2. Odafa isnt starting but Chirag has their full strength squad. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>13': GOOOAAALLL !!! Churchill Brothers take the lead. Dias - Vincent combo in action again.. these two have developed a wonderful understanding, Kayne Vincent is the scorer.</strong> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>18': GOOOAAALLL !!! Chirag make it 1-1 !! In-Forma Junior snatches an equaliser !! Denson Devadas must be given some credit for setting him up with a wonderful through-ball.</strong> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>24': GOOOAAALLL !!! Churchill score their 2nd goal. They regain the lead through Steven Dias.</strong> </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>30': Chirag 1-2 Churchill Brothers </strong>Perhaps the best first 30 minutes in I-League 2010-11. Some wonderful end to end football from both teams.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>34': Joshimar !!! </strong>He was one on one with Churchill 'keeper but he skied his effort. He missed a golden chance to restore parity. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>39: Vincent !!</strong>Good effort from Vincent but Somnath was equal to the task making a sharp save. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>41':</strong> First change of the match for Chirag. Tulunga comes IN, Jerry goes OUT.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>HT: It's half time then. An exciting first half comes to an end with Churchill leading by 2-1. Join us back for the second half updates, which promises to be a cracker of a contest.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>46': </strong>The second half gets underway. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>50':</strong> Churchill again on the attack. Steven Dias with a teasing cross from the right flank but Lenny could not keep the ball down and it flies over Chirag cross-piece.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>51': GOOOAAALLLL!!! Churchill doubles their lead. Chirag goalie Somnath is to be blamed for this goal. He failed to grip the ball properly and it rebounds to Boima, who makes no mistake to put the ball in the back of the net.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>54': </strong>Free kick for Chirag and Lalkamal unleashes a decent delivery towards Denson, but his shot missed the target and went over.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>56':</strong> Still Chirag is trailing by 1-3, but they are seeming high percentage of ball possession in last 5 minutes or so. I can see a goal coming from somewhere.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>59': GOOOAAALLLLL!!! Chirag pulls another one back. It's 2-3 now. Just as I told you that I could see a goal coming from Chirag, Tulunga scores from a beautiful cross by Gouranga.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>65': GOOOAAALLLLL!!! What a match it has been. Perhaps the best match of the season so far. Chirag staged an extraordinary fight back here and it's 3-3 now. Denzil Franco handed the ball inside the box and the referee did not hesitate to award a penalty in favour of Chirag. Elijah Junior coolly slotted home the resulting spot kick.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>68': GOOOAAALLLL!!! Oh my God! What's this happening here at the YBK. Churchill takes the lead again. Now it's 3-4. Mohd. Rafi with a teasing through ball and Amuri scores with great composure.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>73': </strong>Churchill is leading by 4-3. Just over 15 minutes to go for the final whistle.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>76':</strong> Change for Chirag. Mohd. Rafiq IN, Gouranga OUT.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>80': GOOOAAALLLL!!! Perhaps it's all over for Chirag now. Churchill scores their 5th of the match. Agaian Rafi-Amuri combo worked beautifully for Churchill. Amuri scores a memorable brace today.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>84':</strong> Just over 5 minutes to go for the long whistle. Can Chirag make another comeback? The way they have fought so far in the match, Chirag does not deserve to lose the match. A draw would be more justified result. Dias taken OFF, Charan Rai replaces him.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>87':</strong> It looks as if Chirag players have given up the chase. 3 minutes of regulation time remaining and I guess there will be close to 5 minutes of injury time.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>90':</strong> As I had mentioned previously, the referee indeed adds 5 minutes of injury time.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #800000;">FT: Chirag 3-5 Churchill :: What an exciting contest it has been. Absolutely thrilling. In the end, Churchill had the last laugh as they defended resolutely for the last 15 minutes to conjure up a memorable 5-3 win. </span><span style="color: #800000;"> Churchill keeps the pressure on second placed Salgaocar by clinching full three points here. With 26 points from 13 games, they are now only 2 points behind Salgaocar and 4 points adrift of table topper East Bengal, who ofcourse have a match in their hand. Chirag remains on the 7th spot with 18 points.</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;">-----</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/MumbaiFC.png"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16058" title="MumbaiFC" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/MumbaiFC-150x150.png" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jct_fc_logo.png"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-13573" title="Jct_fc_logo" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jct_fc_logo-150x150.png" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a>MUMBAI FC v JCT FC</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Sahu Maharaj Ground, Kolhapur <span style="text-decoration: underline;">5th Feb 2011 - 4.00 PM IST</span></p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: left;"></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>5':</strong> The second match of the day gets underway at Kohlapur. Both the team tasted defeats in their respective previous round matches and would look to bounce back on track in this game.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>10':</strong> It's goalless in Sahu Maharaj Ground, Kohlapur so far. Mumbai FC looking the more attacking of the two sides.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>15':</strong> The game is mainly restricted to the midfield. Few half chances here and there, but no great opportunity until now.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>20':</strong> Keke Ibrahim tried a long ranger. Easily saved by the MFC goalie. It remains goalless.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>25':</strong> Ebi Sukore blasted the ball over from a decent position. He was one-on one with the JCT goalie, but makes a real mess of it in the end.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>30':</strong> We are into the half-an-hour mark and the scoreline still reads Mumbai FC 0-0 JCT FC.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>35':</strong> A lot of miss passes from the teams. The players are loosing the ball far too frequently to their likings. Not a great match for the few hunderd visitors scattering over the gallery.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>40':</strong> Only 5 minutes to go for the lemon break, but the dead-lock is yet to be broken.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>HT: Here goes the half time whistle. A boring match which was restricted to the midfield for almost the entire duration of the first half. Mumbai FC looked more likely to score, however JCT defense played to its potential and the score-line at half time reads - MFC 0-0 JCT FC.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>50': </strong>The second half kicks off at Kohlapur. Will it be another pale draw, or a late drama is in store for us here? Well, let's wait and watch the proceedings. Hope it will be a more entertaining half compared to the dull fisrt period.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>55':</strong> The scoreline reads 0-0. Mumbai FC is attacking more and more in the last few minutes.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>60': GOOOAAALLLL!!! The deadlock is broken, well at-last. Mumbai FC takes the lead and the fans present in the stands erupt in joy. It's Ebi Sukore, who scored for the Mumbai team again.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>65': </strong>Mumbai FC is leading by a goal here. JCT seems to have waken up and the game has been alive ever since the goal.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>70':</strong> Nice build up by Ibrahim and Manandeep Singh, but MFC defense clears the danger.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>75':</strong> Only 15 minutes left for Sukhi's boys to try and salvage a point from this tie. They are attacking in numbers at the moment.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>80':</strong> Mumbai FC is maintaining their one goal lead with just about 10 minutes to go for the final whistle.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>85':</strong> JCT is playing some nice passing football now. Good to see the never say die mentality. Sukhwinder Singh's boys always takes the fight to the opposition till the final whistle.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>86': GOOOAAALLLL!!! JCT FC equalizes. Amandeep Singh is the scorer for the Ludhiana based club. The game is far from over. It's 1-1 now, with around 5 more minutes to play for.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>90': </strong>The score-card at the end of regulation time remains 1-1. The referee added 3 minutes of injury time.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>FT: Mumbai FC 1-1 JCT FC. The referee blows the final whistle. It ends in a 1-1 stalemate. Mumbai FC consolidates their 5th spot in the standings one point behind Dempo. JCT finds them in the 8th place with 13 points from as many matches.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"> -----</span></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;">-----</p> <p style="text-align: left;"></p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PuneFC.png"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-16060 alignleft" title="PuneFC" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/PuneFC-150x150.png" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/AIFF.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-11159" title="AIFF" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/AIFF-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a>PUNE FC v INDIAN ARROWS</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune <span style="text-decoration: underline;">5th Feb 2011 – 7:00 PM IST</span></p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: left;"></p> <p style="text-align: left;"></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">- </span>-</span> <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>For the detailed min-by-min Live Updates, Click <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/?p=26065" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">-----</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/HAL_SC.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-16053" title="HAL_SC" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/HAL_SC.png" alt="" width="97" height="91" /></a><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ONGC_Logo.svg_.png"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-16063" title="ONGC_Logo.svg" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ONGC_Logo.svg_-150x150.png" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a>HAL SC v ONGC FC</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Sri Kanteerva Stadium, Bangalore <span style="text-decoration: underline;">6th Feb 2011 - 3.00 PM IST</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">-</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: left;"></p> <p style="text-align: left;"></p> </blockquote> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>10': </strong>The match begins in Bangalore. Can HAL be third time lucky on their home soil?</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>20':</strong> The score is still tied at 0-0. </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>30':</strong> It still remains 0-0.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>HT': No team could break the dead-lock in the first half. The score-line is tied at 0-0.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>60': </strong>The deadlock is yet to be broken. Score: <strong>HAL 0-0 ONGC</strong>.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>75':</strong> <strong>GOOOOAAAAALL! </strong>Prakhar scores for HAL, and the Bangalore outfit now leads by a single goal.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>FT: Referee blows the full-time whistle. The final score is HAL 1-0 ONGC.</strong> </span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">-----</p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/3.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1461" title="[C] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kf_east_bengal_logo.png" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Mohun-Bagan.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16673" title="Mohun Bagan" src="http://www.thehardtackle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Mohun-Bagan-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a>MOHUN BAGAN v EAST BENGAL</h3> <p style="text-align: center;">Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata <span style="text-decoration: underline;">6th Feb 2011 – 3:30 PM IST</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">-</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>For Detailed min-by-min LIVE Commentary - Click <a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/?p=26912" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>--- </strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify;"></p>