Indian, Indonesian schools enter semifinals in SIFF soccer

JEDDAH: International Indian School Jeddah scored once in each half to get the better of Indonesian International School 2-0 to enter the semifinals of the Inter-School Football Tournament for the Al-Abeer Trophy, organized by the Saudi Indian Football Forum (SIFF), here.
Both the goals were scored by brothers, Mohammed Shaaz and Mohammed Sahal.
The Indonesian School put up a better display in the second half and came near to scoring on a few occasions but was denied by the rival goalkeeper Omar, who came to his team’s rescue.
However, the Indonesian School too entered the semis despite the defeat.
Man-of-the-Match: Ansari of Indonesian School.
Later in a division ‘B’ encounter, Combined Brothers held Al-Noor Medicals YCC goalless. The Medicalmen had the better of the exchanges in the first half but were denied by rival custodian Shereef, who had a good game.
Combined Bros put up a much better display after the change of ends and made inroads through some swift counter attacks. However, they failed to break through the rival defense.
Man-of-the-Match: Hakeem Karuvan Veetil of YCC
In the last match of the day, former champions OTS Cargo ACC routed ABC Cargo YAS Club 4-0 in a Senior Division encounter. Emar Naser Shamlan put ACC the lead in the 17th minute. Mohammed Shamil doubled the score at the half hour. After the change of ends, Shahad netted a brace to complete the rout.
Man-of-the-Match: Emad Naser Shamlan

Today’s matches: Al-Wurood Int’l School vs Mahad Al-Uloom Int’l School (Inter-School).
Al-Abeer Sharafiya vs Blue Star ‘B’ (Div. II).
Badar Al-Tamam United Sports Club vs Jeddah Sports Club (Div. II)
ABC Cargo Real Kerala FC vs ACC ‘B’ (Senior Div)