Classic FA drub NESU, reach Manoranjan football final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 01 2023:
Classic FA earned a smooth passage to the final of the 13th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial State Level Football Tournament after drubbing NESU 3-0 in their semifinal contest at SAI Sports Complex, Takyel on Wednesday.
Classic FA were in action mode from the start and dominated proceedings but they were unable to turn their possession into goals until Tongminsei broke NESU's resistance in the 37th minute to put his side in front.
After the break, the Classic squad looked more agile upfront and continued to exert pressure on their opponents.
Their efforts finally paid off in the 72nd minute when they dodged their way through NESU's defence and set up Chingkhosiam, who made no mistaking in sending the ball into the net.
While NESU remained off the scoreboard, Classic FA tripled their lead in the 85th minute with Punit Th on target and sealed the victory in dominant fashion en route to the final.
Classic FA will face the winners of the second semifinal match between Sagolband United and FC Imphal who will square on Thursday (March 2) .