I played in a football tournament on Sunday and man, was it hot! My teammates and I couldn’t last more than 10 minutes in the heat. Which is why, I really appreciate what these kids do. They warm-up around 3:30 pm, when the sun is out there, burning the skin off their feet through the shoes they wear. They then come out and play for 90 minutes under the blazing sun. Moving on…
Unlike last week’s game, BFC’s B team dominated the game from start to finish, allowing the opposition no time to settle into any kind of rhythm. The game ended up 6-1 in the home team’s favour, with a hattrick by Parag Shrivas.
Joshua is one of the faces I look forward to seeing at the games now. He always says a quick hello, followed by a gesture to check if I need water. Sweet boy.
After Joshua got his image clicked, there were more kids who wanted their portraits clicked. I obliged.
Probably the youngest among the ball boys present there.
The team huddles together for an picture before the kick off.
Wingers Bidyana Singh (seen here) and Roshan Singh were extremely lively throughout the game.
BFC B’s Roshan Singh was subject to a lot of attention thanks to his pace and trickery.
Bidyana Singh’s attempt was certain to hit the back of the net but for a last ditch goal-line clearance by the Chennaiyin defender.
BFC’s B team is a great advertisement for the soccer schools run by Bengaluru FC. From the keeper to the strikers, there is abundant talent that is destined to shine on the big stage.
Lalengzama Vangchhia strikes one into the back of the net make it 5-0 against Chennaiyin FC Reserves.
Bidyana Singh was in great form as most of the team’s play went through the right wing.
Roshan Singh tries his best to get to the end of a half-chance created by his fellow winger.
Roshan Singh pays homage to God after scoring his first in BFC B’s 6-1 rout.
Nishu Kumar, featured for the colts, probably because he making a comeback from injury.
Nishu Kumar takes a quick breather during the second half of the game.
Nishu Kumar crosses the ball for what proved to be a ‘pre-assist’ for BFC B’s 5th goal of the evening.
A Chennaiyin FC Reserves defender looks despairingly at the scoreboard behind him.
