JOIN USNeeding to register a massive 8-0 win over MEG to qualify for the main phase, CoE fell way short as Army Green topped the group on ‘goals difference’ after both teams finished with 15 points.Poonacha ignited CoE’s hopes after sounding the board as early as in the third minute.
However, MEG guarded their fort very well as CoE’s repeated attempts to score fell flat.
In the other match, Army Service Corps registered a convincing 3-1 victory over Central Excise.
Maji opened ASC’s account in the 13th minute while Lakra made it 2-0 two minutes into the second half. Vivek Ramakrishna pulled one back for Excise in the 57th minute before Chittiappa restored the two-goal cushion four minutes from time.The second phase of the tournament kicks off on Thursday.
Teams: IOCL, BPCL, Army Red, Fortis, Canara Bank, KSP, SAI, Army Green.