From underdogs to favourites: India Club into the Semis of Bordoloi Trophy

India Club started as underdogs in the 68th edition of Bordoloi Trophy. However now they are emerging as the new favourites. Though they couldn’t win against Guwahati Town Club however the match was a draw with the score 2-2. The Silchar champions have moved on to the semis. They will play against Group C champions in the first semi final.

After two consecutive victories, India Club had already emerged as the new favourites against Town Club. At Judges’ Field, the Silchar Champions played against the home team Town Club. The weather and conditions weren’t favourable to them. In the second half, Judges’ field got drowned due to heavy rain. At that time, India club was lagging behind by one goal with the score 2-1. Despite this, they didn’t concede defeat.

In the last two matches, India Club took lead starting from the beginning. Today in the first half, though a few chances of hitting the goal were created yet due to inefficient finishing none of the opportunities could be utilised.

In the second half, the Silchar champions started ruthless attack on the rival team’s goal post and the equaliser came from Bi Vignesh. Within a few moments of the equaliser, India Club conceded another goal and Town Club took the lead by 2-1.

Once again the Silchar Champions started the hunt for the equaliser. However, it started raining heavily in Judges’ field. As a result, no team could play football well. India Club’s players couldn’t handle short passes due to the incessant rain. They started changing their strategy by playing long passes which tensed the defence of Town Club. Meanwhile, the Silchar Champions also got a corner. Again it was an equaliser from Bi Vignesh which tied the game with a score of 2-2. A few minutes were left for the match to end. However, tactical play by India Club didn’t allow any single opportunity for Town Club to score a goal.

With this draw, India Club yet again proved that they can mold themselves with the emerging situation at any cost. Their attack as well as defence unit are doing their job well. India Club have become the new favourites due to all these reasons.