Puttaiah Memorial Cup | South United FC starts with 2-0 win over ADE FC
South United FC has started their campaign with a 2-0 win against ADE FC in the Puttaiah Memorial Cup 2018 in Bengaluru. Captain Magesh and Lokesh scored one each in the first and second half respectively to take the South United side to victory in the first Zone B match of the tournament.
South United took an early lead against ADE FC through their talismanic captain Magesh. The goal came as new signing Aaron crossed the ball in from the left flank all the way to the other end of the pitch only for Mani to cut it back into the onrushing Magesh who smashed the ball home with a first time left-footed shot.
South United FC created several chances but was unable to finish them off as the first half flowed on. Their keeper Jayant remained largely untested for the entirety of the half.
ADE FC began the second half well and put the orange-clad South United FC under some pressure. It resulted to nought as they rallied back strongly to claw back some semblance of control. Midway through the second half, Henderson, the South United striker made way for Chander, and Aaron switched to a more advanced role. The change saw South United renewed with some dynamism and they would seal their victory in the final 20 minutes through a strike by Lokesh.
A couple of good plays and attempts by ADE FC to salvage something from the game did not come to fruition. The final few minutes saw SUFC substitute Chander sent off for a poor challenge but the men in orange had enough composure to see out their first game of the tournament with a 2-0 victory.