Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 02 2009:
VSAC, Churachandpur advanced into the final of the 1st Masters' Cup veteran football tournament after a hard-fought 7-6 win via the tie-breaker against Ching-Tam, Sangakpham at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
The first semifinal between the two remained tied at one goal apeice at the end of normal time resulting in the penalty shoot-out during which the Churachandpur veterans ultimately triumphed with six of them finding the back of the rival net compared to five by the Sangakpham side.
Lalsuana, Sehlam, Lalthenglana, Letkhomang, Lalvullian and KK Sut were the scorers for VSAC with shots by Latkholal and Thangching saved by the Ching-Tam custodian.
Earlier, Ching-tam took the lead through Dangmei Angampu 15 minutes into the game which VSAC equalised in the 27th minute from a Lelkhomang strike.
The second semifinal tomorrow will be between IVFA, Canchipur and UVSA, Chajing.