Sri Lanka Premier League champions Solid FC came from behind to snatch a dramatic 2-1 win over I-League side Kolkata Mohammedan in the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup at MA Aziz Stadium yesterday.
Yesterday's clash was the opening tie of the eight-nation tournament for both the sides and it was the Sri Lankan outfit that emerged with all three points in a group which has been labelled as the “group of death” by the local media.
Mohammedan went close to breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute but midfielder Kazeem Amobi's shot hit the woodwork.
Forward Taurus Tecompleh Manneh however, put his side ahead in the 38th minute with a lovely finish.
After chesting down a cross inside the penalty area, the Nigerian striker slotted home into the far post.
Midfielder AO Shola brought parity two minutes into the second half, courtesy
some fancy footwork. Exhibiting fine individual skills, the Nigerian dribbled past two defenders and thumped the ball into the near post.
some fancy footwork. Exhibiting fine individual skills, the Nigerian dribbled past two defenders and thumped the ball into the near post.
Solid midfielder Gnanaruban shocked Mohammedan by sealing victory just three minutes before the end of stipulated time.
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