HFL Matchday 1 Review

MATCHDAY - 1

The new version of the HFL, inspired the IPL was launched on Sunday (18/05/08). The concept of HFL remains the same only the approach was changed this time around & the response has been overwhelming. I once again thank the Owners Srinidhi, Abhi, Sunil & Vasu for coming forward to buy the teams.

Red Devils vs Bangalore – 55
0 0

The inaugural match was held between the Red devils and Bangalore-55, Red devils one of the favorites were a bit rusty & the energetic B-55 played really well & were the team who looked like to score, but both the teams cudnt score & it ended in a draw

Bangalore – 55 vs Danger Bulls
0 2 (HARISH & SRINIDHI)

After a good display from the B-55 against Red Devils, they were up against the formidable Danger Bulls, Game was fast paced one where both the teams were looking to score & it was the quality of Harish which gave Danger Bulls the break & Srinidhi added one more to seal the match

Red Devils vs Hoysala Royal Challengers
1(Darshan) 4(Das 2, Chander, Samarth)


With Danger Bulls securing the win, Red Devils went on to take Hoysala Royal Challengers hoping to secure their first win, HRC mixture of both youth and experience took the lead thru their experienced campaigner Chander, Samarth scored goal of the tournament to double their lead within moments of the first goal, then Das chipped in with a couple to take HRC to top of the table, meanwhile Darshan opened his account for RD with consolation goal.

Hoysala Royal Challengers vs Danger Bulls
1(Sunil) 3(Harish 2, Srinidhi)


With top of the table clash set, Hoysala Royal Challengers took on the Danger bulls to justify their place in the league standings, HRC were boosted by there owner Sunil’s presence for the match, Danger Bulls once again opened the scoring thru Srinidhi, harish chipped in with double to send DB to the top of the table, meanwhile Sunil opened his account for the HRC with a consolation goal to their name.


Danger Bulls vs Red Devils
2(Raja, Harish) 5(obul 4, darshan)

After disappointing first 2 matches Red Devils needed to put in a good performance against DB & they were excellent. Obul was the man..he scored 4 stunning goals, Darshan scored one. Though DB came back by scoring 2 goals thru Harish & Raj..the lead was too broad to catch up.

Hoysala Royal Challengers vs Bangalore – 55
0 1(Narayan)

With a draw & a loss Bangalore 55 needed to win this match to keep up there spirits
This was the best game of the day though it was very physical. Both the teams played wonderful football & Narayan’s brilliant goal was the only difference between the two teams.