Habibur gets an injury scare at the camp ! Habibur Rehman Mondal was taken off just after the lemon break during a practice match versus Durgapur XI today here at B.S Stadium. He was in apparent discomfort and then fell down on the ground, unable to move or even talk ! It was a case of severe muscle cramp which spread though his legs. The Resident Doctor of the nearby National Institute of Technology – Dr. B.K Sarkar was called upon, who along with the ever trusted Gobindraj treated Habibur for long and brought him back to his mobile state. Doses of saline was kept for emergency purposes. However, Habibur is now fit and ready for the next practice session. Rookie Striker Branco also suffered from a mild bout of cold and had to be treated by the doctor.
Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan defeated the Durgapur XI squad 3-0. The first half was a lack lustre one with a dull display of football from both sides. Karim then brought in Barreto, Odafe, Lalkamal, Lalampuia, Rahul and other first XI players. This resulted in the first goal from a Barreto brilliance which was soon followed by a Lalam strike. Mama scored the third goal off a sharp right footer minutes before the long whistle. Bagan dominated the proceedings in the second half, but couldnt convert the chances that came their way.
Rahul Kumar impressed everybody with his solid display as a defensive medio as another Academy cadet – Souvik played as a Left back. Souvik and Malsamzuala, the other Academy cadet, however failed to make a mark. Their counter part – Sanjay Boro however, was quite brilliant against the Academy U-17 guys, who lost 1-3 against on 23rd evening.
The senior team looks quite decent after a few days of practice as Coach Karim is trying to bring the best out of everybody. Ishafaq Ahmed however, is yet to regain his full fitness.
On the other hand, MBSFA progressed to the finals of the Sub Division League overpowering their rivals 6-1. The final is on the 27th