Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Bank Academy lifted the Jammu Gold Cup Under-19 Football Championship defeating Dream Football Club Poonch by 4-3 via tie-breaker at GGM Science College ground, here today.
What turned out to be lack of exposure on part of the talented young brigade from Poonch, which caused their defeat in the all important game. However, the boys from the border district posed a tough challenge to Bank Academy in the field with 1-1 draw in the stipulated time. Dream FC lost in the penalties after two of their shooters virtually missed the target.
Aditya, Hirdesh and Saimul were successful in tie-breakers while Tarun missed from Bank Academy. From Dream F C Poonch, Sukhmanveer Singh and Yasir managed to beat the goal-keeper but Tohaib Ahmed, Sajid and Sayeed Mohsin missed. Earlier, Dream FC took the first lead with Sukhmanveer Sinth netting the first goal in the 13th minute but only found the equalizer coming from Tarun in the 32nd minute.
The final was so closely contested the two players, Vansh and Kanvir Gupta from either side, were shown red cards for foul play. Rupesh was declared man of the match while man of the tournament trophy went to Sukhmanveer Singh.
Ashok Koul, BJP General Secretary (organization) was chief guest while Sumit Gupta, Divisional Head J&K Bank Limited presented the title trophies and other individual prizes. The final was officiated by the technical panel including Dheerj Menia (centre), Bilal Ahmed, Dilbahadur and Satnam Singh.
Install Astroturf at Science College: Priya
Senior BJP leader and former Minister Priya Sethi demanded the establishment of a state-of-the-art Astroturf at the Football Ground of Science College Jammu. She made this demand while addressing the culmination ceremony of the Under-19 Jammu Gold Cup Football Championship 2023 held at the Science College Jammu.
“J&K has a wealth of untapped talent waiting to be unleashed. It’s imperative that we equip our future stars with facilities that match their aspirations,” she added.
“Developing this football ground with an Astroturf isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity,” she asserted. “This will not only provide a world-class training arena for our young footballers but also act as a catalyst for attracting tournaments and nurturing talent at the national level.”
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