15th Manipur State League : KLASA advance to final as KIYC miss penalty thrice
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 01 2022:
Keinou Library & Sports Association (KLASA) FC have become the first team to advance into the final of the ongoing 15th Manipur State League as they beat Kshetri Iril Mapal Youth Club (KIYC) 3-1 on penalty kicks at Lamlong artificial turf ground following a 1-1 draw in the regulated time.
Konjengbam Jim Singh of KIYC and Ningthoujam Momocha Singh of KLASA FC scored a goal each in the match which saw an intense contest between the two sides.
Although KIYC opened their account in the eighth minute of the match and had an early lead over their opponent, KLASA displayed overall calmness and composure and came back into the game in the 26th minute as Ningthoujam Momocha Singh converted a penalty and drew level the scoreline to 1-1 .
After the stalemate, both KIYC and KLASA played good football and had chances to find the back of the opponent's nets, but the full time ultimately ended without deciding a winner, paving a way for the shoot-out.
In the penalty, KLASA FC outperformed KIYC as they converted three shots while their opponent (KIYC) could convert just one.
The scorers of KLASA were Ningthoujam Momocha, Khundongbam Johen Singh and Soraisam Dhanachandra Singh while the lone scorer of KIYC was Naoroibam Romen Singh.
RAU will play Sagolband United in the second semi final on December 3 .