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SBI enters semifinals

CHENNAI: State Bank of India (SBI) entered the semifinals of the 23rd Vittal Trophy football tournament with a solitary goal win over Madras Sporting Union (MSU) on Wednesday.

SAI dictated the terms in the first session and promptly went ahead in the 22nd minute.

Sabeeth did a nice job dodging past an approaching goalkeeper Billa to put the bank team ahead. Joseph was the one who provided the pass.

MSU, which was totally outplayed, pulled itself up in the second. Realising it was in a do-or-die situation, the MSU boys went all out. The flanks and midfield began to put pressure on the SBI defence.

MSU forward Vimal Raj was in the thick of things on more than one occasion. But he couldn’t pierce the net when provided with an opportunity.

SBI, comprising mostly guest players, had its share of chances. The best being the one involving SBI’s Joseph and MSU goalkeeper, Billa.

Midway in the second half, Joseph when confronted with an on-rushing Billa hurried his shot, which went wide off the post. Mention must be made of SBI custodian Sharath, whose clearance was of high standard.

Ananthakrishnan shines

S. Ananthakrishnan’s five for 51 took Sri Sitaram VMHSS to a 73-run win over Sri Venkateswara MHSS ‘B’ in the TNCA city schools (under-17) cricket tournament, for the C. Ramaswamy Trophy here.

The scores: Sri Sitaram VMHSS 108 in 25.4 overs (A.R. Sadam Mohideen four for nine) beat Sri Venkateswara MHSS ‘B’ 35 in 10.2 overs (N. Sriram three for five, S. Ananthakrishnan five for 15).

Cricket trials

Trials to select the Vellore District Cricket Association u-22 team for the inter-district tournament will take place at EID Parry Grounds, Ranipet, on July 22 at 9 a.m. Call S. Mohan (99946-28388) for details.
Suresh, Gaurav win

C. Suresh Kumar and Gaurav Syal finished joint winners with V. Darshan and Venkata Krishnan (with a net score of 60) in the Paterson Bowl golf tournament. Hemant Kumar Sinha and Prathiksha Ravi finished runners-up with a net of 60.
Basketball tournament

The State basketball championship for women (Dr. Dharmambal Namashivayam Trophy) will be held at Alagappa College of Engineering and Technology in Karaikudi from July 25 to 29.

Twenty eight teams from Chennai and the districts are taking part.

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