Shyamsundar Co. Jewelers’ First Division League Football Nine Bullets continued its winning streak. In another match, Jewels Association outplayed Town Club.
Agartala, Aug 4: Nine Bullets Club continued their winning streak with a third straight victory, while Ramkrishna Club slumped to their third consecutive loss in the ongoing Shyamsundar Co. Jewelers’ First Division League Football, organized by the State Football Association.
In a rain-soaked encounter at the Umakanta Mini Stadium on Monday, Nine Bullets Club edged past Ramkrishna Club 2-1.
Despite taking an early lead, Ramkrishna Club—coached by Kaushik Ray—failed to maintain their advantage.
The loss puts Ramkrishna Club in a tough position to qualify from the group stage, whereas Nine Bullets Club has virtually secured progression to the next round.
This season, Nine Bullets Club—decked in white and red—has banked on a team packed with promising young talent. The vibrancy and pace of these junior players have overwhelmed opponents so far.
Head coach Rajib Ghosh has played a key role in fostering team cohesion and spirit.
Ramkrishna Club drew first blood in the 18th minute through S.N. Meitei. However, the lead was short-lived as Rajib Sadhan Jamatia netted the equalizer for Nine Bullets Club in the 25th minute.
The equalizer sparked a series of attacking plays from Nine Bullets Club, unsettling their rivals’ defense.
Despite the challenging weather conditions due to relentless rain, both teams continued to battle. In the 73rd minute, Rajib Sadhan Jamatia struck again, sealing the win for Nine Bullets Club with his second goal of the match. Tapas Debnath officiated the match.
Jewels Association Crushes Town Club
In another fixture of the Shyamsundar Co. Jewelers Chandra Memorial League Football, also held at the Umakanta Mini Stadium, Jewels Association delivered a dominant 4-1 victory over Town Club.
Town Club, who had previously held Forward Club to a draw, came into the game with growing support and expectations. However, they were thoroughly outplayed by Sujit Ghosh’s Jewels Association side.
The heavy downpour from midday left the field slippery and severely hampered Town Club’s gameplay. The match, played under floodlights, saw Jewels Association taking full control from the first whistle.
Having suffered a defeat in their previous outing, Jewels Association bounced back in style, lifting their spirits with this emphatic win. From start to finish, their players outpaced and outperformed their opponents.
Goals for Jewels Association came from Semi Moyan, Bhenga Darling, Lal Engais Darling, and Thongam Singh, while Jon Jamatia scored the lone goal for Town Club.
Jewels Association not only dominated in attack but also controlled possession throughout the game, showcasing superior speed, technique, and strength. Referee Aditya Debbarma oversaw the proceedings.
