Abahani Dhaka's defence performed brilliantly today allowing the Aizawl offence almost no clear shots on goal. Also while on the offensive they made sure that they would score on the few chances they got. Aizawl, on the other hand, missed their chances and they left gaps in their defence allowing Abahani the chance to come and exploit them. And the three first half goals seemed to be taking their a toll on them when they came out to play in the second half. They never quite looked to be too dangerous in the second half and Abahani could deal with them quite easily. All in all a very enjoyable game which definitely left the fans thirsting for more.
90+2' It's a chance for Abahani as Nwadialu tries to curl one in with his right boot from the edge of the box. But the keeper is up to the task and collects easily.
79' Another chance created by Aizawl as the ball is put forward through two Abahani defenders for the left winger to chase, who gets the cross in. But the Abahani defenders are aware of the danger and cut out the cross before it can reach Dodoz.
71' Jaryan takes a shot from just outside the box and it's straight at the keeper. The shot did not have any power even close enough to trouble the keeper.
63' Aizawl carve a good chance with some slick passing. Finally it falls to Lalkhawpuimawia who tries to flick the incoming ball forward into his path and follow it with a turn. But he goes to ground under a challenge and looks to the referee for a penalty. The referee is however unsympathetic to his pleas.
49' Abahani will be very happy the way the game is unfolding at the moment. The bulk of the play happening in the middle of the pitch and both teams losing the ball at regular intervals.
Abahani seat in a comfortable position in this game with a three goal cushion and it's seems it will be more of the same from Abahani in the second half. Santosh Kashyap will have a task at his hands when he tries to get his boys to find the motivation to come back from this.
Abahani put pressure at the start and managed to find two goals. But Aizawl FC seemed to be fighting their way back into it. But just then, Abahani scored their third goal and at the moment Aizawl seem shell-shocked. Abahani have carried out their defensive duties well, so much so, that their keeper has seen very little of the ball. The one time he was off his line and a shot came in the defenders were their to make the goal-line clearance. In comparison to that the Abahani players kept on finding space between the players in the Aizawl back line. Also they have taken the chances they got, unlike Aizawl.
45' Big chance for Aizawl FC. Dodoz runs forward with the ball. he puts it ahead for Jaryan who puts it ahead again. It finally falls to Lalkhawpuimawia who takes it shot but can only hit the side netting.
36' GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Abahani are running riot over here as Kojima Seiya gets onto the scoresheet. The ball comes swerving in from the left from the left boot of M. Faisal. Nwadialu intelligently heads it down straight at Kojima's feet, who calmly takes a touch before putting the ball past the keeper.
31' Another chance goes begging for Aizawl FC. It's a cute little interplay between Dodoz and Jaryan just outside the Abahani box. Dodoz plays it to Jaryan and darts forward for the return. But it never comes as Jaryan goes for the shot which is wide of the left post.
26' Aizawl putting Dhaka under immense pressure at the moment. There is only wave after wave of Aizawl attack. But they are missing chances which can later cost them dearly.
22' Aizawl FC's second corner in three minutes and a big save made by the Abahani defence. The ball is whipped in, the keeper comes out to punch. He mistimes it and the ball falls for Jaryan, whose shot is blocked on the line by the Abahani defenders. Close call.
19' It's Albert on the ball again for Aizawl. Most of their attack seems to be coming from the right. Renthlei puts the ball into his path from the right. But Albert's shot gets deflected off a defender and out for a corner.
15' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL !!!!!!!!!! It's another corner for Abahani Dhaka. A big chance for them to double the lead. The ball is whipped in. Nwadialu meets it with his head. The header is blocked but falls favourably for N.Alison who can convert an easy tap-in.
1' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL !!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a goal for Abahani Dhaka. It's the no. 11 R.Miya with the very early goal. He gets the ball in the box and calmly chips it over the keeper into the empty net. Aizawl have a big task on their hands now.
As of now, Good bye and Good Night.