2nd Division I-League's Final Round: 1st Leg Results

The 2nd Division I-League's Final Round is being played as a double header in Bangalore with Langsning FC, Rangdajied United FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Bhowanipore Club, Southern Samity and Mumbai Tigers FC participating.

After the first-leg Mohammedan Sporting Club lead with 10 points ahead of Bhowanipore Club and Mumbai Tigers FC on 9 points.


Final Round Results

30-Mar-2013: Southern Samity 1-1 Rangdajied United FC
30-Mar-2013: Langsning FC 0-1 Mumbai Tigers FC
31-Mar-2013: Mohammedan Sporting Club 0-0 Bhowanipore Club
02-Apr-2013: Bhowanipore Club 1-0 Rangdajied United FC
02-Apr-2013: Mumbai Tigers FC 3-0 Southern Samity
03-Apr-2013: Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 Langsning FC
05-Apr-2013: Langsning FC 3-3 Bhowanipore Club
05-Apr-2013: Southern Samity 0-1 Mohammedan Sporting Club
06-Apr-2013: Rangdajied United FC 3-1 Mumbai Tigers FC
08-Apr-2013: Bhowanipore Club 3-2 Mumbai Tigers FC
08-Apr-2013: Mohammedan Sporting Club 1-0 Rangdajied United FC
09-Apr-2013: Langsning FC 2-0 Southern Samity
11-Apr-2013: Mumbai Tigers FC 1-1 Mohammedan Sporting Club
11-Apr-2013: Southern Samity 2-2 Bhowanipore Club
12-Apr-2013: Rangdajied United FC 2-4 Langsning FC

2nd Division I-League: Fixtures of Final Phase 2nd-Leg

The 2nd Division I-League's Final Round is being played as a double header in Bangalore with Langsning FC, Rangdajied United FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Bhowanipore Club, Southern Samity and Mumbai Tigers FC in action. The first-leg ended today with the second-leg to be played from April 15 to 28.


Final Round - 2nd-Leg Fixtures

15-Apr-2013: Rangdajied United FC - Bhawanipore Club
15-Apr-2013: Langsning FC - Mohammedan Sporting Club
16-Apr-2013: Southern Samity - Mumbai Tigers FC
18-Apr-2013: Mohammedan Sporting Club - Southern Samity
18-Apr-2013: Bhawanipore Club - Langsning FC
19-Apr-2013: Mumbai Tigers FC - Rangdajied United FC
21-Apr-2013: Bhawanipore Club - Southern Samity
21-Apr-2013: Mohammedan Sporting Club - Mumbai Tigers FC
22-Apr-2013: Langsning FC - Rangdajied United FC
24-Apr-2013: Mumbai Tigers FC - Langsning FC
24-Apr-2013: Rangdajied United FC - Southern Samity
25-Apr-2013: Bhawanipore Club - Mohammedan Sporting Club
27-Apr-2013: Rangdajied United FC - Mohammedan Sporting Club
27-Apr-2013: Mumbai Tigers FC - Bhawanipore Club
28-Apr-2013: Southern Samity - Langsning FC

2nd Division I-League: 2nd Leg of Final Round also to be played in Bangalore

The second-leg of the 2nd Division I-League originally planned to be played in Kerala will now be also played at the Bangalore Football Stadium due to the pullout of the Kerala Football Association from hosting the second-leg.

The AIFF and I-League had looked at alternatives like Delhi, Chennai and Kalyani; but due to logistical issues the second-leg like the first-leg would now be played in Bangalore.

The first-leg of the final round of the 2nd Division I-League is currently being played at the artificial turf of the Bangalore Football Stadium and the six clubs - Langsning FC, Rangdajied United FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Bhowanipore Club, Southern Samity, Mumbai Tigers FC - will stay in the Garden City to decide which two teams gain promotion to the top tier of the I-League.

The first-leg will end on April 12 with the AIFF hoping to start the second-leg on April 15 or 16 with the 2nd Division set to finish on April 28.

VIDEO: Md Sporting 1-0 Southern Samity, Langsning FC 3-3 Bhowanipore Club

Here the XtraTime report on yesterday's 2nd Division I-League matches played at the Bangalore Football Stadium, which had ended Mohammedan Sporting Club 1-0 Southern Samity, and Langsning FC 3-3 Bhowanipore Club.

2nd Division I-League's Final Round starts tomorrow in Bangalore

The 2nd Division I-League's Final Round will be played as a double header in Bangalore and Kerala and it will see Langsning FC, Rangdajied United FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Bhowanipore Club, Southern Samity and Mumbai Tigers FC in action. The first-leg will be played from tomorrow until April 12 in Bangalore.

The six teams in the final round of the 2nd Division I-League qualified from the 26 team, three group preliminary round which was held earlier this month.


Final Round Fixtures

30-Mar-2013: Langsning FC - Mumbai Tigers FC
30-Mar-2013: Southern Samity - Rangdajied United FC
31-Mar-2013: Mohammedan Sporting Club - Bhowanipore Club
02-Apr-2013: Bhowanipore Club - Rangdajied United FC
02-Apr-2013: Mumbai Tigers FC - Southern Samity
03-Apr-2013: Mohammedan Sporting Club - Langsning FC
05-Apr-2013: Langsning FC - Bhowanipore Club
05-Apr-2013: Southern Samity - Mohammedan Sporting Club
06-Apr-2013: Rangdajied United FC - Mumbai Tigers FC
08-Apr-2013: Bhowanipore Club - Mumbai Tigers FC
08-Apr-2013: Mohammedan Sporting Club - Rangdajied United FC
09-Apr-2013: Langsning FC - Southern Samity
11-Apr-2013: Mumbai Tigers FC - Mohammedan Sporting Club
11-Apr-2013: Southern Samity - Bhowanipore Club
12-Apr-2013: Rangdajied United FC - Langsning FC

2nd Division I-League: Six teams qualify from Preliminary Round

The preliminary round of the 2nd Division I-League ended earlier today with a couple of matches at the Bangalore Football Stadium with Kolkata side Southern Samity the sixth and final team making it to the final round of the 2nd Division.

The 2nd Division I-League's Final round will be played as a double header in Bangalore and Kerala and it will see Langsning FC, Rangdajied United FC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Bhowanipore Club, Southern Samity and Mumbai Tigers FC in action.

From Group A played in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh; Shillong sides Langsning FC (20 pts) and Rangdajied United FC (18 pts) qualified ahead of DSK Shivajians FC (17 pts) from Pune with Kenkre FC (Mumbai), KGF Academy (Bangalore), Delhi United Soccer Club, George Telegraph SC (Kolkata), Samaleshwari Sporting Club (Orissa) and Kohima Komets (Nagaland) finishing behind them.

Group B was played in Indore, Madhya Pradesh with Kolkata sides Mohammedan Sporting Club (20 pts) and Bhowanipore Club (19 pts) making the final round ahead of Shillong's Royal Wahingdoh FC (16 pts), Aryan Club (Kolkata), Aizwal FC (Mizoram), Josco FC (Kerala), PIFA (Mumbai), Green Valley SC (Guwahati) and Simla Youngs FC (Delhi).

Bangalore hosted Group C from which Kolkata's Southern Samity (17 pts) and Mumbai Tigers FC (16 pts) qualified ahead of Goa's Vasco SC (16 pts), Kalighat Milan Sangha (Kolkata), South United FC (Bangalore), Hindustan FC (Delhi), Eagles FC (Kerala) and Luangmual FC (Mizoram).

VIDEO: Barreto magic in Calcutta League vs Md Sporting

In yesterday's Calcutta Premier Division match Brazilian Jose Ramirez Barreto showed for Bhowanipore Club once more his class against Mohammedan Sporting Club. Here the report from ABP Ananda!

VIDEO: An homage for Jose Ramirez Barreto

Brazilian Jose Ramirez Barreto is one of the best ever foreigners to play in India. Here a video homage for Barreto, who currently plays for I-League Division 2 side Bhowanipore Club. Watch and enjoy!

2nd Division I-League: Three more clubs added, 24 teams to participate

The All India Football Federation has cleared three more clubs to participate in the 2nd Division I-League to push up the number of participating clubs to 24 in the 2nd Division I-League 2012/13, which is set to kick-off in March. The top two clubs will gain promotion to the next edition of the I-League.

The AIFF has now granted clearance to participate also to Bhowanipore Club (Kolkata); Josco FC (Kerala) and Luangmual FC (Mizoram). The clubs had earlier sent their documents via email and original papers were required for verification. Once the process was completed the above mentioned three teams were deemed to have met the Club Licensing criteria for this seasons 2nd Division I-League.

Now this means these three teams join Mohammedan Sporting Club (Kolkata), Green Valley SC (Guwahati), Kalighat Milan Sangha (Kolkata), South United FC (Bangalore), Vasco SC (Goa), Royal Wahingdoh FC (Shillong), Delhi United Soccer Club, Kenkre FC (Mumbai), Hindustan FC (Delhi), Aryan Club (Kolkata), PIFA (Mumbai), Dodsal FC (Mumbai), Samaleshwari Sporting Club (Orissa), Aizwal FC (Mizoram), Rangdajied United FC (Shillong), Langsning FC (Shillong), DSK Shivajains FC (Pune), Kohima Komets (Nagaland), Simla Youngs FC (Delhi), Eagles FC (Kerala) and George Telegraph SC (Kolkata) in the 2nd Division I-League.

25th Airlines Gold Cup: Semifinals & Final postponed

The 25th edition of the Airlines Gold Cup kicked-off in Kolkata on August 2 with the final slated for August 11, but with the Saltlake Stadium not being available today and on Wednesday the organisers are forced to postpone the semifinals and final of the tournament. The new dates will be announced in the coming days.

The participating Kolkata clubs are using the tournament as preparations for the upcoming Calcutta Premier Division. The big attraction in this edition are giants Mohun Bagan AC, who last played in the tournament in 2005.

The tournament has also Mohammedan Sporting Club, George Telegraph SC, Kalighat Milan Sangha, Bhowanipore Club, Southern Samity, Techno Aryan Club and Janbazar SC in action. The pre-quarterfinals and quarterfinals were played at the Mohun Bagan ground while the semifinals and final are slated to be played at the Saltlake Stadium.


FIXTURES & RESULTS

Pre-Quarterfinals
02-Aug-2012: Janbazar SC 0-4 Bhowanipore Club (Mohun Bagan ground)
03-Aug-2012: Techno Aryan Club 3-0 Southern Samity (Mohun Bagan ground)

Quarterfinals
04-Aug-2012: Kalighat Milan Sangha 2-3 Bhowanipore Club (Mohun Bagan ground)
05-Aug-2012: George Telegraph SC 4-2 Techno Aryan Club [penalties] (Mohun Bagan ground)

Semifinals
??-Aug-2012: Mohammedan Sporting Club - Bhowanipore Club (Saltlake Stadium)
??-Aug-2012: Mohun Bagan AC - George Telegraph SC (Saltlake Stadium)

Final
??-Aug-2012: Winner SF 1 - Winner SF 2 (Saltlake Stadium)

25th Airlines Gold Cup, Kolkata - Fixtures

The 25th edition of the Airlines Gold Cup will be played in Kolkata from August 2 to 11, which the local clubs will use as preparations for the upcoming Calcutta Premier Division. The big attraction in this edition will be Mohun Bagan AC, who will be playing in the tournament for the first-time since 2005.

The tournament will also see Mohammedan Sporting Club, George Telegraph SC, Kalighat Milan Sangha, Bhowanipore Club, Southern Samity, Techno Aryan Club and Janbazar SC in action. The pre-quarterfinals and quarterfinals will be played at the Mohun Bagan ground while the semifinals and final will be held at the Saltlake Stadium.


FIXTURES

Pre-Quarterfinals
02-Aug-2012: Janbazar SC - Bhowanipore Club (Mohun Bagan ground)
03-Aug-2012: Techno Aryan Club - Southern Samity (Mohun Bagan ground)

Quarterfinals
04-Aug-2012: Kalighat Milan Sangha - Winner Match 1 (Mohun Bagan ground)
05-Aug-2012: George Telegraph SC - Winner Match 2 (Mohun Bagan ground)

Semifinals
06-Aug-2012: Mohammedan Sporting Club - Winner Match 3 (Saltlake Stadium)
08-Aug-2012: Mohun Bagan AC - Winner Match 4 (Saltlake Stadium)

Final
11-Aug-2012: Winner SF 1 - Winner SF 2 (Saltlake Stadium)

Jose Barreto officially joins Bhowanipore Club

Brazilian Jose Marcio Ramirez Barreto on Friday signed a two year contract with aspiring Calcutta Premier Division side Bhowanipore Club just days after playing his final game for his long-time club Mohun Bagan AC. Barreto joining Bhowanipore was the worst kept secret in the Kolkata football circuit in recent weeks.

Fellow Brazilian Robson Mattos, who also has been at Mohun Bagan in the past, has been appointed as the new coach. The club also announced that Barreto would captain the side and will wear the No. 10 jersey that was presented to him on Friday.

"It's time to move forward. They approached me first and I readily accepted. They have a vision to move ahead," Barreto said at a programme at the clubs Maidan tent.

For Barreto at 35 it is a new start and an opportunity to help the aspiring club reach the I-League, which it didn't achieve in their first-ever participation in the 2nd Division this season.

That the Mohun Bagan chapter is closed for him was evident in his answer about what he would feel if he took on Mohun Bagan and even went on to score. "I'm a professional! All goals I score will be important for me and the club."

Bhowanipore surely have gained a new leader in one of the most liked footballers around.

116th IFA Shield: Starts tomorrow, Brazilian side taking part

The 116th edition of the IFA Shield will be played from March 3 to 16 in Kolkata. Rose Valley will be the title sponsor with NewsTime Bangla set to show the tournament live which will be inaugurated by the West Bengal Sports Minister Madan Mitra tomorrow.

But the tournament will have to do without local giants Mohun Bagan AC (as reported IFA Shield 2012: Mohun Bagan might skip the tournament), who have opted out of the tournament; but the star attraction of this edition will be a reserve side from Brazilians Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas from Rio de Janeiro.

The champions would receive a record Rs 2 Million (20 lakh) with the runners-up receiving Rs 1,5 Million (15 lakhs), while the two semifinalists would both get Rs 500,000. The best player of the tournament would get Rs 25,000 and the Sailen Manna Trophy, while the best coach would get Rs. 50,000 and the Sir Rahim Trophy.

The IFA Shield preliminary round will see 12 teams divided into four groups of three teams each. Group A contains East Bengal Club, Shillong Lajong FC and Bhowanipore Club; Group B will see Botafogo BFR (BRAZIL), Chirag United Kerala and Southern Samity in action; Group C is made-up of Pune FC, Pailan Arrows and Ar-Hima FC; while Group D has Prayag United SC, Mumbai FC and Techno Aryan Club.


GROUPS & FIXTURES

Group A
East Bengal Club, Shillong Lajong FC, Bhowanipore Club

03-Mar-2012: East Bengal Club - Bhowanipore Club (Saltlake Stadium; 15.00 IST)
05-Mar-2012: Shillong Lajong FC - Bhowanipore Club (East Bengal Ground, Maidan; 15.00 IST)
09-Mar-2012: East Bengal Club - Shillong Lajong FC (Saltlake Stadium; 15.00 IST)

Group B
Botafogo BFR (BRAZIL), Chirag United Kerala, Southern Samity

04-Mar-2012: Chirag United Kerala - Southern Samity (Howrah Maidan; 15.00 IST)
09-Mar-2012: Botafogo BFR - Chirag United Kerala (Howrah Maidan; 15.00 IST)
11-Mar-2012: Botafogo BFR - Southern Samity (Saltlake Stadium; 15.00 IST)

Group C
Pune FC, Pailan Arrows, Ar-Hima FC

04-Mar-2012: Pune FC - Pailan Arrows (East Bengal Ground, Maidan; 15.00 IST)
06-Mar-2012: Pune FC - Ar-Hima FC (Howrah Maidan; 15.00 IST)
10-Mar-2012: Ar-Hima FC - Pailan Arrows (Howrah Maidan; 15.00 IST)

Group D
Prayag United SC, Mumbai FC, Techno Aryan Club

05-Mar-2012: Mumbai FC - Techno Aryan Club (Howrah Maidan; 15.00 IST)
07-Mar-2012: Prayag United SC - Mumbai FC (Saltlake Stadium; 15.00 IST)
10-Mar-2012: Prayag United SC - Techno Aryan Club (Saltlake Stadium; 15.00 IST)

Semifinals
12-Mar-2012: Winner Group A - Winner Group C (Saltlake Stadium, 14.30 IST)
13-Mar-2012: Winner Group B - Winner Group D (Saltlake Stadium, 14.30 IST)

Final
16-Mar-2012: Winner SF 1 - Winner SF 2 (Saltlake Stadium, 14.30 IST)