Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 07:
A late surge from Pamyal, Patsoi Part-II players could not prevent rivals MPC, Hiyangthang from advancing into the final of the inaugural M Rajen Singh (SI) memorial junior open football tournament being played at Hiyangthang kangjeibung.
MPC won 2-1 and will face ESU, Wangkhei in the summit clash slated for April 9.The opening goal for MPC in today's second semi final scored in the 14th minute through P ajit evoked strong protest from the rival side who contended that Ajit had scored from an offside position.
after the controversially scored goal consumed about 20 minutes, the game resumed and saw MPC double the lead in the 27th minute of the match when a Kh Naoton and Th Chaothoi move from near the centre ended with the former providing the finishing touch.
Ng Gourahari narrowed the score deficit for Pamyal taping in a corner kick taken by A Hemlet but the goal proved too late to reverse pamyal's fortune as MPC preserved their slender lead without much difficulty.