Super Strikers defeated Chanmari Zothan Futsal by 6-4 in the second encounter of the Futsal Club Championship on Friday.
The match started with both teams full of energy, pressing and not giving any room to breathe. Chanmari Zothan though first got on the front foot, as they tested the opposition defence a few times. However, around the 10-minute mark, thunderstruck twice as Surya U K netted a brace in a couple of minutes.
Chanmari Zothan also gave a tough fight as Avida and George scored from close range after some beautiful build-up play. Just before the break, Vijay made a slick move count and ensured that his team had an advantage heading into the second half.
After the break, Barry Francis scored another goal for the Super Strikers to regain their 2-goal lead. The Bengaluru-based side took the game by the scruff of the neck after that as Vijay scored his second goal of the game.
Chanmari Zothan scored twice after that to put Super Strikers under considerable pressure once more, with Lalmuankima and Sangtea bagging the goals. However, Vijay netted his third goal of the game, completing the first hat-trick of the Hero Futsal Club Championship and securing his side all three points.
Super Strikers will now be facing Mohammedan SC FC for their next clash on Sunday while Chanmari Zothan FC will be going against Baroda FC on the same day.
( With inputs from ANI )
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