Quick goals help ITI stun Kochin

The first strike came in the second minute, when RC Prakash, on the receiving end of a Gabriel pass from the right, shot from right in front of the goal to beat ‘keeper Nazeem Akhtar without trouble.

Seven minutes later, left-half Khogen Singh sent in a cross from his flank that floated over Akhtar at the near post and bounced for Nigerian Gabriel Emchete, who headed in.

Kochin struck in the 35th minute when Mir Farooq Hyder advanced up to the box and sent in a teaser to Naushad. The latter’s header produced a save from Balaji, but the rebound carried to an unmarked Ancheri, who shot into the open net.

Churchill favourites
MARGAO: Churchill Brothers of Goa and East Bengal will have their priorites clear when they lock horns on Sunday at Nehru Stadium.

Salgaocar hold edge
CALCUTTA: Salgaocar appear stronger but cannot afford to be complacent as they meet a spirited Tollygunge Agragami on Sunday.

The Goa outfit, who have logged 15 points from seven outings, are now on top of the points table along with Churchill Brothers, but may have to sweat it out against their local rivals who have performed well.