Football: Colombo FC win CFL Presidents' Cup

Colombo FC became the emerged champion at City Football League Presidents' Cup Tournament held in City Football Complex Colombo on Saturday (8). 

Colombo FC is known as the leading team in the club level and this was the second cup they have won within past few months. 

The team won the Dialog Champions League 2016 tournament and became the champ in last March. 

Also they are the joint champions of the last edition of City Football League Presidents' Cup Tournament. 

They became the champion beating Java Lane SC by 4-3 (penalty)and the score was 1-1 draw. 

The tournament was conducted by City Football League for the second consecutive year and six teams which were affiliated to City Football League participated in this tournament. 

At the semi finals, Java Lane beat Moragasmulla SC by 2-0 and Colombo FC beat Renown SC by 2-1 and qualified for the finals. 

It was a tough fight at the final match and at the end of the match 1-1 draw. 

The first goal was kicked by Jude Naveen of Java Lane (8th min) and Jave Lane was leading at the first half as 1-0. In the 53rd min. of the second half Sarvan Johar of Colombo FC equaled the game by hitting another goal for Colombo FC. 

The winning team was rewarded with Rs.150,000 while the runner-up team was rewarded with Rs.100,000. 

Dhammika Senarath of Java Lane SC won the award for the 'Best goal keeper' while Sarvan Johar of Colombo FC won the awards for the 'Best player of the tournament' and 'Best goal scorer'.