Satya Vijaya SC and Shree Krishna SC shared the spoils as they were engaged in an exciting 1-1 draw in the opening league match of the 23rd Late Shri Ramanath Payyade Memorial Football Tournament 2018-19 and played at Karnatak Sports Centre, Cross Maidan.
In an evenly contested encounter, Satya Vijaya took the lead through Melwyn Castelino’s goal midway through the second half. But, Shree Krishna fought back and striker Prusty Devadiga Dipti scored with five minutes remaining to put his team on level terms and share two points.
The second match between Saraswati SC and Jawahar Young Boys SC finished in a goalless draw.
Earlier, Shri Gaurav Payyade, son of Late Shri Ramanath Payyade inaugurated tournament in the presence of KSA Executive Managing Committee members and other dignitaries.
Results:
Satya Vijaya SC 1 (Melwyn Castelino 45th) drew with Shree Krishna SC 1 (Prusty Devadiga Dipti 55).
Saraswati SC 0 drew with Jawahar Young Boys SC 0.