Viva Kerala beat Air India 2-1

Kozhikode: A last minute long ranger by Viva Kerala Captain M P Sakeer helped the hosts register a 2-1 win over Air India in a crucial ONGC I League match at the Corporation Stadium grounds here this evening. The home team wasted numerous chances after the scores were level and it was captain Sakeer, adjudged man of the match, who hit a long ranger in the 87th minute for a crucial win in the last encounter of the second leg home ground match here. The first goal for Viva Kerala was struck by V K Shibin Lal in the 22nd minute, capitalising on the flaws by the Air India, who dominated all through the second half. Air India levelled in the 59th minute after Ndubuisi Opara pushed the ball in after a scramble for the ball by the teams. Viva Kerala men, especially striker Reuben Senyo failed to put away good passes. With today`s win, Viva Kerala earned 11 points while Air Air India have eight points. The third leg of the home ground match for Viva Kerala team will be held here in March, officials here said. The match was scheduled to be held yesterday, but was put off to this evening after lighting at the stadium failed. PTI