Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 07:
Citizens' Club, Soibam Leikai grabbed the last berth for the final round of the 51st Sir Churachand Singh Memorial Football Tournament with a 4-0 rout of YSA, langmeidong in the last qualifying round match at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
Naoremthong's KRYPSA, DM Rao (Sekmai) and PYA, kairang are the other teams to advance from the 16 team qualifying round to the finals which is slated to begin from November 14.The four qualifiers will compete in the prestigious tournament with 20 other teams.
Even though Citizens opened the score 12 minutes into the match when Chingkhei slammed home a Th Roshan cross the Langmeidong side defended their fort with determination until Mangmingthem Haokip added the second goal in the 66th minute.
While YSA failed to capitalise on atleast two occasions that came their in between the 70th and 80th minutes with L Solomon and A Inaocha being the culprits, the Soibam Leikai side converted their territorial dominance into goals when Hangminlen Haolai extended the lead to 3-0 in the 82nd minute before Th Roshan wrapped up the tie with an injury time goal (92nd).