U-17 Youth Cup 2022-23: Sudeva Delhi FC, Chennaiyin FC book semi-final spots

Last Update: January 26, 2023, 23:22 IST

Sudeva Delhi U-17 team (IANS)

Chennaiyin FC’s U-17 team beat Muthoot FC 3-0 while Sudeva beat Zinc FA 2-1 to enter the semi-finals.

Sudeva Delhi FC and Chennaiyin FC stormed into the semi-finals of the Under-17 Youth Cup after defeating Zinc Football Academy and Muthoot Football Academy respectively at the Deccan Arena here on Thursday.

With the quarter-final stage now over, the semi-finals are set to begin on Friday when Himalayan FC will take on Kinnaur Classic Football Academy.

The other semi-final will be played between Sudeva Delhi FC and Chennaiyin FC on Saturday. Both the matches will be played at Deccan Arena.

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Sudeva Delhi FC vs Zinc FA (2-1)

It was a close contest between Sudeva Delhi and Zinc FA as Sudeva Delhi took the lead in the 14th minute through Laltinlen Haokip. While Zinc came back and drew level a minute after the hour mark through substitute Mohammad Kaif, a late penalty put them in.

Sudeva forward Ramesh Chhetri converted a penalty in the 82nd minute to book a place in the semi-finals.

Chennaiyin FC vs Muthoot FA (3-0)

In a clash between two sides from the southern end of the country, Chennaiyin pulled off a resounding victory against Muthoot FA. Forward Makkamayum Daniyal gave his team the lead with a goal in the first half injury time.

Captain Prakadeswaran S doubled the lead in the 65th minute, before substitute Lalathapuaia sealed a 3–0 win in extra time.

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