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A very slow game comes to an end at 1-1. Kolkata are the second team to go through to the semi-finals. Bengaluru will have to win their game against Goa to go through to the semi-finals.
40’ Paul Scholes goes for a chip but its way off target.
39’ HANDBALL! Orange card for Cidao who punches the ball from outside the D-box.
38’ Cidao makes to pass to Carico whose shot hits the post.
37’ Cidao with yet another shot but it’s well above the crossbar.
36’ Johnathan with a shot. Great attempt from the youngster.
35’ Scholes is unable to get a shot on goal as Crespo defends well.
34’ Paul Scholes is fouled by Carioca.
33’ CIDAOOOO. What a shot. Saved by Elias.
32’ Tatu again. Missed the target yet again.
31’ Tatu with the shot but it's off target. It’s his 6th shot of the game.
The third quarter comes to an end with the scores level. A very calm game apart from the two goals. Hopefully, the final quarter should be better.
30’ Kolkata just cannot find a way through the Bengaluru defence.
28’ Pula to Carioca who almost replicates his goal from last night.
27’ Bengaluru on the break with Nabil but Tatu cannot get on the end of the cross.
26’ Gabriel finally finds space but his shot is way off target.
24’ Kolkata are back on the ball as Pula looks to get a shot on goal but can find the space.
22’ GOALLL!! Johnathan with a fantastic goal. The Indian has been fantastic for Bengaluru.
22’ Great attempt from Elias as he finds Cidao way out of his line.
21’ Nabil with a good bit of skill to start off the second half.
A lifeless second quarter comes to an end.
20’ Pula with another shot but it’s wide. He’s had six shots tonight.
19’ Pula gives the ball away but Cidao has got his back.
17’ Cidao runs forward with a brilliant shot. He looks very comfortable on the ball.
15’ Very dull second quarter so far.
14’ Pula’s shot is deflected and its a corner for Kolkata.
13’ Kolkata with all the possession but they give it away finally.
12’ Pula is fouled by Nabil. The first foul of the game after the penalty.
11’ Great attempt from Nabil. Cidao makes another save for Kolkata.
The first quarter comes to an end with the score 0-1 to Kolkata’s favour.
10’ Pulaaa. Great shot again from the Russian. He’s been Kolkata’s best player so far.
9’ Bengaluru cannot find a way through the Kolkata defence. Strong!
7’ PULLAAA!! Kolkata lead. 1-0.
7’ PENALTY! Kolkata have won a penalty after a handball in the D-box from a Bengaluru player.
6’ Cidao finds himself in the opposition half. Bengaluru looks to chip the keeper on the counter but are unsuccessful
5’ Tatu with a great shot but is just wide.
3’ Scholes controls the pass well but is unable to finish. Manchester United fans must have been on the edge of their seats.
2’ Pula and Crespo look to build an attack for Kolkata but the Bengaluru defence does not give them any space.
1’ Bengaluru kick the game off! Great start from the men in green after Maxi’s attempted through ball narrowly missed his teammate.
Welcome to the live coverage of match number 9 in Premier Futsal as table toppers Kolkata take on Bengaluru. Crespo’s men will be looking to seal their place in the semi-finals while Paul Scholes will look to quickly get his Bengaluru team back on track after suffering at the hands of Ronaldinho on Sunday.
Kolkata 5s Coach: Christian Roldan; Marquee player: Hernan Crespo; International futsallers: Cidao (GK), Pula, Gabriel, Vander Carioca, Majdoub Freestyler: Dida; Indian futsallers: Mohammedohamm Islam, Amit Pal (GK), Subrata Dey, Pradeep Shaw, Akshay Nair, Mayur Shellar
Bengaluru 5s Coach: Juan Jose Bernal Cierre; Marquee Player: Paul Scholes; International futsallers:Elias (GK), Maxi, Nabil, Anatoliy Freestyler: Easy Man; Indian futsallers: Zaib, Anto Rushith S, Jonathan, Abhishek R (GK), Sathya Kumar, Sai Nikhil
