<p>BEML, who escaped with a 1-1 draw against KSP in their previous match, weren’t so lucky this time as a 38th minute header from captain Ramachandran gave ASC maximum points. <br /><br />In a match dominated by the defence of both teams, the Armymen created more chances with their striker Jotin Singh posing a constant threat. The former ONGC man was a little unlucky not to open the scoring when he went down in the penalty area under the challenge of Ramesh. The referee did not see a foul and waved play on much to the dismay of the ASC supporters.<br /><br />Jotin then served up a pass for midfielder Thirunavakarasu, whose first-time shot from 14 yards was well saved by goalkeeper Nezar.<br /><br />BEML, meanwhile, were finding it hard to string any sort of a chance with influential midfielder Karthigeyan struggling throughout the game and forward Sarath hardly making his presence felt in the absence of strike partner Stephen. <br /><br />The goal came seven minutes from half-time after a deep freekick from Raghu Kumar down the right saw Ramachandran rise above the BEML defence to power a header into the top corner from eight yards out.<br /><br />The second half saw BEML show more urgency, but lacked the quality in the final third. <br /><br />The only chance for the I-League II Division side came off a strike from Sarath from 25 yards out, which goalkeeper Shantanu Kar tipped onto the crossbar.<br /><br />The Armymen also hit the woodwork a few minutes later when a rasping right-footed shot from Karthik hit the crossbar with the goalkeeper well beaten. BEML, tried their hardest in the final moments to salvage a draw, Arunjit coming closest with a shot from outside the box that was well kept out by Shantanu.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the decision on the abandoned match between MEG and CIL will be taken on Thursday. The schedule for the ‘B ‘ Division league will be released the same day.<br /><br />Other result: ‘A’ Division: AGORC: 1 (Akash 2nd) bt LRDE: 0.<br /><br /><br /></p>
<p>BEML, who escaped with a 1-1 draw against KSP in their previous match, weren’t so lucky this time as a 38th minute header from captain Ramachandran gave ASC maximum points. <br /><br />In a match dominated by the defence of both teams, the Armymen created more chances with their striker Jotin Singh posing a constant threat. The former ONGC man was a little unlucky not to open the scoring when he went down in the penalty area under the challenge of Ramesh. The referee did not see a foul and waved play on much to the dismay of the ASC supporters.<br /><br />Jotin then served up a pass for midfielder Thirunavakarasu, whose first-time shot from 14 yards was well saved by goalkeeper Nezar.<br /><br />BEML, meanwhile, were finding it hard to string any sort of a chance with influential midfielder Karthigeyan struggling throughout the game and forward Sarath hardly making his presence felt in the absence of strike partner Stephen. <br /><br />The goal came seven minutes from half-time after a deep freekick from Raghu Kumar down the right saw Ramachandran rise above the BEML defence to power a header into the top corner from eight yards out.<br /><br />The second half saw BEML show more urgency, but lacked the quality in the final third. <br /><br />The only chance for the I-League II Division side came off a strike from Sarath from 25 yards out, which goalkeeper Shantanu Kar tipped onto the crossbar.<br /><br />The Armymen also hit the woodwork a few minutes later when a rasping right-footed shot from Karthik hit the crossbar with the goalkeeper well beaten. BEML, tried their hardest in the final moments to salvage a draw, Arunjit coming closest with a shot from outside the box that was well kept out by Shantanu.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the decision on the abandoned match between MEG and CIL will be taken on Thursday. The schedule for the ‘B ‘ Division league will be released the same day.<br /><br />Other result: ‘A’ Division: AGORC: 1 (Akash 2nd) bt LRDE: 0.<br /><br /><br /></p>
