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Below, kindly find the second match report of the Vedanta Youth Cup. Kindly consider and publish the same in your esteemed daily. Best, Carol Mascarenhas +++++++++++++++++ SESA FOOTBALL ACADEMY PUTS UP A GREAT FIGHT AGAINST TATA FA IN VEDANTA YOUTH CUP OPENER 23RD SEPTEMBER, PANJIM: Sesa Football Academy marked the beginning of its campaign in Vedanta Youth Cup, Goa 2019 with a heartbreaking 2-3 loss against Tata Football Academy. Playing on the home turf in Sirsaim, Sesa Football Academy put up heavy pressure on its opponents early on in the game. Dominating in terms of possession, the team in green even took a lead in the 24th minute through talented forward Ben Johnson. However, as the game progressed, Tata FA began to gain a strong foothold and Gaurav provided them a much-needed equalizer in the 39th minute. Soon after the commencement of the second half, Tata FA looked to establish control on the game. Minutes after the hour mark, Anand helped his side take a lead after a defensive error by Sesa FA. Much to everyone’s surprise, the team in red went on to score another one in the 68th minute as Jagoi lashed the ball into the back of the net, after a well-worked attacking move. However, even after conceding two goals, Sesa FA refused to give up on the game as they put up some relentless pressure on the opponents. Some heated exchanges even resulted in Russel Vaz receiving a yellow card for deliberate tripping. The home team’s efforts finally led them to a breakthrough in the 80th minute as Mark Gomes headed home following a set piece situation. Yet, the visitors managed to keep hold of their one-goal lead and emerged victorious at the full time whistle. The Man of the Match trophy was awarded to Tata FA’s midfielder, Chetan, from the hands of Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, former Indian National team skipper and Arjuna awardee. Sesa Football Academy next face JSW Bengaluru FC on 25th September while Tata FA take on Reliance Foundation Young Champs the same day.
