Semifinalists spotted in Belpahar Football
Bhubaneswar: Jharsuguda and Mirdhadera will take on Darlipali and Thungiadera respectively in the semifinal of the Belpahar Football league at TRl Stadium in Belpahar, being organised by Hallo Brother Football Association. In the last quarterfinal match on Thursday, Thungiadera defeated Rengali by 2-0 goals. Subas Naik of the winning team drew the first blood in the ninth minute. After the change of sides, Shyam Oram nailed the final goal in the 49th minute and Thungiadera enter the semifinals. Rama Sendriya, Surendra Behera, Ramani Majhi and Mahendra Bagarti were the officials who conducted the match as referees. In the semifinal match on Friday, Darlipali will take on Jharsuguda.
26 teams to join FAO 1st Division league
Bhubaneswar: As many as 26 teams will participate in the FAO1st Division Football league at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack from July 20. Total seven teams will take part in the FAO 2nd Division Football league scheduled to held at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. 1St Division team: Group-A: Rising Star Club, Radha Gobinda Club, Sunshine Club, Town Club, Group-B; Sunrise Club, Independent Club, Morning Club, YVCG, Group-C; Rising Student Club, Bidanasi Club, Kishore Club, Western Mahaveer Club, Rovers Club, Group-D; SAI-STC, Jay Durga Club, Managala Club, Azadhind Club, Jobra Durga Club, Group-E; Chand Club, Sports Hostel, OGP, East Coast Railway, Group-F; Radha Raman Club, Odisha Police, Young Utkal Club, State Bank of India.