Friends hold Three Star to 1-1 draw

Three Star Club rescued a point against Friends Club after a late goal earned them a 1-1 draw in the Qatar Airways Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League 2021/22 on Friday.

Mikchhen Tamang scored in the 83rd minute for Three Star to secure a point.

Friends foreign recruit Nathaniel Garcia had given them the lead in the 51st minute with a header. The draw saw Three Star climb to third in the table but may lose their position depending on other matches.

Three Star's coach Rabindra Silakar said they had changed the team's formation and flooded the midfield hoping to score. "But we missed opportunities. We have many new faces in the team this season and few experienced players. That is hampering our performance," said Silakar.

Friends Club's coach Mrigendra Mishra said they were happy to hold title contenders Three Star to a draw. "We had put them under pressure and scored. But a mistake saw them level and bounce back," said Mishra.

Satdobato Youth Club will play against APF Football Club in the second match of the day in Dasharath Stadium.