FAO League

Sunrise Club advance to FAO 1st Division League Final

Sunrise Club have booked their spot in the final of the FAO 1st Division League 2016 with a 3-1 win against Radha Raman Club on Friday.

The defending champions took the lead in the 15th minute when Ambika Lakra found the back of the net. Raizon (36th) and M. Raizon (58th) further increased the lead.

Radha Raman Club managed to reduce the margin in the 65th minute when Kemo Bayy put the ball past Sunrise Club’s goalkeeper.

The match officials of the first semifinal were Siba Sankar Panda, Subrat Purohit, Nabin Kumar Naik and Sujit Kumar Patro.

(Photo courtesy: Football Association of Odisha)

Chris Punnakkattu Daniel

I'm a creative mind working in football management, consulting and media with more than 20 years of experience in football business and sports media. I love travelling, photography and share things I like. Consultancy, Project Management and Public Relations for professional football clubs, federations, media and corporates on (Indian) football. Indian football expert, writer and blogger. Strategic Advisor to Women's Bundesliga 2 side FSV Gütersloh 2009. Former COO cum Assistant Editor-in-Chief of IndianFootball.Com and its parent company. [+ Read more]