Welcome to the match between Purnia albion and Varanasi town

1'

Bakasahavasin Vellanki tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

5'

Arvinda Ganguly tried to jink past Heli Nilini but it failed.

6'

Devender Kumur was shown a yellow card.

Ramachandra Saru dribbled confidently past Babhri Pravil.

Ramachandra Saru had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman approached too late to clear the danger.

Ramachandra Saru put it clean over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

8'

Kapalaketu Sudhakar tried to take the ball past Bakasahavasin Vellanki but Kapalaketu Sudhakar lost the ball to Bakasahavasin Vellanki's block tackle.

9'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Cariman Rajan.

10'

Heli Nilini failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Ramachandra Saru.

12'

Ramachandra Saru tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Devender Kumur.

15'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Lakshmana Nayna.

16'

Babhri Pravil tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Dhrstaka Vootla.

17'

Mahendra Raghavanpillai played the ball long,Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman couldn't cut it.

Avanisa Vidwans moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Atiyama Veerender failed to charge down the shot.

Kamika Sathiamoorthy did well to save and hold onto the ball.

19'

Dhrstaka Vootla attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Cariman Rajan intercepted the pass.

21'

Abhay Kobalavithanage directed the ball to Bakasahavasin Vellanki, Bakasahavasin Vellanki took possession of the ball before Abhipala Shivaiah could reach it.

Bakasahavasin Vellanki tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Kapalaketu Sudhakar.

22'

Bakasahavasin Vellanki used his skill to go past Abhipala Shivaiah.

Bakasahavasin Vellanki hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Kapalaketu Sudhakar couldn't reach it.

Kamika Sathiamoorthy watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

23'

Heli Nilini hit a long ball towards Devender Kumur in the area, Devender Kumur took possession of the ball before Ramachandra Saru could cut it out.

Devender Kumur made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Avidosa Sibabrata approached too late to block it.

Akhanda Ghani tipped the ball over the bar.

24'

Dhrstaka Vootla flicked the ball over Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman's head !.

Dhrstaka Vootla got the float cross in from the wing, Babhri Pravil couldn't cut it.

Ramachandra Saru got above Devender Kumur to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Abhay Kobalavithanage fed the ball forward to Lakshmana Nayna, Lakshmana Nayna latched onto the ball before Atiyama Veerender could intercept.

Good play by Lakshmana Nayna in making himself some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Devender Kumur didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Lakshmana Nayna's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

25'

Kapalaketu Sudhakar directed the ball nicely to Abhipala Shivaiah, Abhipala Shivaiah took it in his stride before Bakasahavasin Vellanki could reach it.

Abhipala Shivaiah floated it over Mahendra Raghavanpillai into the area.

Kapalaketu Sudhakar had the beating in the air of Abhay Kobalavithanage, then cushioned a headed pass.

Cariman Rajan took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Avidosa Sibabrata threw himself in front of the shot.

26'

Heli Nilini took the ball past Ramachandra Saru.

Heli Nilini darted past Arvinda Ganguly.

Heli Nilini played a perfect pass for Brahmadanda Gundamaraju, Ramachandra Saru couldn't cut out the pass.

Brahmadanda Gundamaraju was able to make space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Abhay Kobalavithanage approached too late to block it.

But Brahmadanda Gundamaraju scooped it over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

27'

Dhrstaka Vootla took the ball confidently past Brahmadanda Gundamaraju.

Dhrstaka Vootla tried to get past Heli Nilini but Heli Nilini won the ball from Dhrstaka Vootla.

30'

Devender Kumur stepped up to take the freekick. Saved in style by Akhanda Ghani !.

32'

Arvinda Ganguly sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

33'

Brahmadanda Gundamaraju tried his luck from 30 yards but Lakshmana Nayna cleared the ball from danger.

35'

Dhrstaka Vootla played the ball to Lakshmana Nayna's feet, Lakshmana Nayna picked up on the ball before Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman could cut it out.

Lakshmana Nayna supplied a float cross, Babhri Pravil couldn't cut out the pass.

Avanisa Vidwans won the aerial challenge against Devender Kumur, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Kamika Sathiamoorthy saved and held onto the ball.

36'

Bakasahavasin Vellanki tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Abhipala Shivaiah.

37'

Cariman Rajan showed Lakshmana Nayna a clean set of heels.

Cariman Rajan delivered a float cross, Dhrstaka Vootla missed his interception.

Diving header at goal from Arti Tanuja but Avidosa Sibabrata headed clear the danger.

40'

Arvinda Ganguly tried a long range effort. Brahmadanda Gundamaraju wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kamika Sathiamoorthy gathered the ball safely.

42'

Dhrstaka Vootla tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman.

43'

Arvinda Ganguly's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

44'

Babhri Pravil failed in his attempt to sprint past Lakshmana Nayna.

45'

Ramachandra Saru fed the ball forward to Arvinda Ganguly, Heli Nilini couldn't cut it.

Arvinda Ganguly attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Brahmadanda Gundamaraju scrambled the ball away.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Purnia albion had 56% possession in the match, while Varanasi town had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Poor corner kick delivered by Mahendra Raghavanpillai that went straight to the opposition.

50'

Avanisa Vidwans dribbled past Brahmadanda Gundamaraju.

Avanisa Vidwans dribbled confidently past Abhipala Shivaiah.

Avanisa Vidwans shot with a bicycle kick. Atiyama Veerender wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Avanisa Vidwans left Kamika Sathiamoorthy with a simple save.

51'

Kapalaketu Sudhakar tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Arvinda Ganguly did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

52'

The freekick was taken by Arti Tanuja. Good goalkeeping by Akhanda Ghani to block the shot with his body.

53'

Bakasahavasin Vellanki went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

54'

Babhri Pravil swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

55'

Arvinda Ganguly played a great ball for Ramachandra Saru, the ball was picked up by Ramachandra Saru before Brahmadanda Gundamaraju could cut it out.

Ramachandra Saru tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Heli Nilini.

56'

Kapalaketu Sudhakar directed the ball nicely to Abhipala Shivaiah, Abhipala Shivaiah took it in his stride before Mahendra Raghavanpillai could cut it out.

Abhipala Shivaiah delivered the ball in from wide, Bakasahavasin Vellanki stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Arti Tanuja had a header for a goal but Avidosa Sibabrata headed clear the danger.

57'

Brahmadanda Gundamaraju attempted to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Ramachandra Saru.

59'

Lakshmana Nayna tried to pass the ball forward but The ball bounced off Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman.

60'

Abhipala Shivaiah could not stop Dhrstaka Vootla going past him.

Dhrstaka Vootla moved the ball forward for Bakasahavasin Vellanki, Kapalaketu Sudhakar failed to reach the ball.

Bakasahavasin Vellanki crossed the ball high over Abhipala Shivaiah.

Avanisa Vidwans got above Devender Kumur to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Well held by Kamika Sathiamoorthy.

61'

Heli Nilini tried to dart past Ramachandra Saru but Ramachandra Saru nicked the ball from the toes of Heli Nilini.

62'

Kapalaketu Sudhakar faked a shot before cutting Mahendra Raghavanpillai in a different direction.

Kapalaketu Sudhakar tried to twist past Bakasahavasin Vellanki but Bakasahavasin Vellanki took the ball away from Kapalaketu Sudhakar.

65'

Arvinda Ganguly tried to twist past Heli Nilini but Heli Nilini nicked the ball from the toes of Arvinda Ganguly.

66'

Dhrstaka Vootla made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman.

67'

Lakshmana Nayna tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

68'

Babhri Pravil tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Lakshmana Nayna blocked it.

69'

Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman hit the ball from long range but Dhrstaka Vootla removed the danger.

70'

Babulal Gambhir sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

71'

Dhrstaka Vootla played a high ball into the area looking for Arvinda Ganguly, Arvinda Ganguly brought the ball under control superbly before Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman could reach it.

Arvinda Ganguly shot for the top corner but Devender Kumur blocked the shot.

72'

Dhrstaka Vootla laid it forward to Lakshmana Nayna, Lakshmana Nayna picked up on the ball before Babhri Pravil could intercept.

Lakshmana Nayna tried to supply a float cross but Karpuratilaka Dhrtiman intercepted but couldn't control.

73'

Heli Nilini attempted to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ramachandra Saru.

74'

Heli Nilini tried to play it past Ramachandra Saru but Ramachandra Saru blocked Heli Nilini in a good, clean tackle.

78'

Arvinda Ganguly played a pinpoint pass to Ramachandra Saru, Ramachandra Saru took possession of the ball before Brahmadanda Gundamaraju could cut it out.

Heli Nilini could not stop Ramachandra Saru going past him.

Ramachandra Saru fired off a medium-ranged shot. Brahmadanda Gundamaraju failed to block the shot.

Kamika Sathiamoorthy didn't move fast enough to save it ... Ramachandra Saru scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Purnia albion 1 - 0 Varanasi town

80'

Lakshmana Nayna tried to skip past the challenge of Babhri Pravil but Babhri Pravil blocked Lakshmana Nayna.

82'

Babulal Gambhir tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Abhipala Shivaiah intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

83'

Block tackle from Mahendra Raghavanpillai, easily dispossessing Kapalaketu Sudhakar before Kapalaketu Sudhakar could pass the ball.

84'

Bakasahavasin Vellanki knocked a long ball to Avanisa Vidwans, Cariman Rajan tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Avanisa Vidwans fired off a shot but Atiyama Veerender got in and cleared the danger.

85'

Arvinda Ganguly passed along the floor for Ramachandra Saru to pick it up, Ramachandra Saru latched onto the ball before Heli Nilini could reach it.

Ramachandra Saru directed the ball nicely to Avanisa Vidwans, Avanisa Vidwans trapped the ball nicely before Brahmadanda Gundamaraju could cut it out.

Avanisa Vidwans found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Atiyama Veerender failed to block the shot.

But Avanisa Vidwans sent the ball high into the stands ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

86'

Bakasahavasin Vellanki chipped the ball over Abhipala Shivaiah to Avanisa Vidwans

Avanisa Vidwans lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot. Devender Kumur approached too late to clear the danger.

Kamika Sathiamoorthy failed to clear the ball away ... A great goal from a fine move by Avanisa Vidwans !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Purnia albion 2 - 0 Varanasi town

87'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a red card for Cariman Rajan.

Kapalaketu Sudhakar attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Mahendra Raghavanpillai had no problem in intercepting the ball.

89'

Devender Kumur attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lakshmana Nayna.

93'

Kapalaketu Sudhakar tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

End Match Purnia albion 2 - 0 Varanasi town