CSF clinch Division II Title

BERNARD PERERA

Civil Security Force won the Division II soccer championship organised by Football Federation of Sri Lanka when they defeated Moragasmulla Sports Club by two goals to nil in the final played at CR and FC ground yesterday.

CSF got to the lead in the fifteenth minute through a goal scored by Prasad Lakshitha. They held onto the lead till the lemons. Though CSF was in front the Rajagiriya boys fought gallantly to halt the goal hungry strikers. It was Moragasmulla SC's custodian and the defenders who played a vital role during the first half. At the same time they also went on the attack.

The defence and the midfielders fed the strikers well but they failed to capitalise on these by not doing the finishing touches well to score for the Rajagiriya team.

The second half too was well fought by both teams while the Rajagiriya team missed two golden chances to score. This failure cost the game for them. With just a minute left for the final blow Udaya Madusanka's kick from right wing saw them get the goal to go as winners in the final 2-1.

Both teams qualified to move to the Division One Championship next season.

The winners received the trophy and a cash award of Rs. 100,000 from former President FFSL Gamini Randeni who was the chief guest at the final. The runners-up too received a cash award of Rs. 50,000.

G. I. Thudugalage controlled the game.