PANCHKULA, AUG 25 :Ryan International School, Sector 49, Chandigarh lifted the Chairman Cup Soccer Tournament after prevailing over robust Delhi Public School of Pinjore by 5-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final of the second edition organised by St Xavier’s High School, Sector 20, at Satluj Public School ground in Sector 4 here today.
The DPS boys were physically more stronger than their counterparts who displayed better skill and determination. Having more ball possession, the DPS strikers tried their best to penetrate the defence of Ryan International. However, Ryan defenders, especially right stopper Rupam, proved a hard nut to crack. Against the run of play, Ryan International also had a few chances to have a close look at the DPS goal but failed to score.
As the regulation session ended unproductive, the tie-breaker rule was applied. Ryan International converted all their five penalties through Karan, Rupam, Divjot, Gagan and Richiru. For DPS, Qazi, Rohit and Nkkhil converted their spotkicks. Abhinav and Chitterjeet frittered away their chances.
Sahil Dutt was adjudged the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Piyush Dhingra got the best player of the tournament award. Vishaw Srivastava was declared the most promising player.
Earlier, in the first semi-final match, DPS ‘A’ of Pinjore outplayed Mount Carmel, Sector 47, Chandigarh by 5-0. Qazi (5th, 9th), Alok (13th, 21st) and Chitterjeet (25th) were the winners’ scorers.
In the second semi-final, Ryan International Chandigarh defeated DPS ‘B’ by 2-0. Piyush (22nd) and Gagan (35th) scored one goal each.
Commissioner (Appeals) Customs and Central Excise, Chandigarh, SL Thakur distributed the prizes. Among those present on the occasion were St Xavier’s schools Chairman Andrew J Gosain and St Xavier’s High School, Sector 20, Panchkula, Georeg S Shear.