Football: Khuibung, Laiktla book QF berths at Lamkang Sports Meet
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 19 2022:
Khuibung and Laiktla registered wins to ensure their places in the football quarterfinals of the 56th All Lamkang Sports Meet 2022 at Angkhel Chayang, Chandel, on Thursday.
Khuibung beat Damsol 4-2 to seal their last-eight berth.
Anand gave Khuibung the lead early in the 3rd min ute but Damsol drew level in the 36th minute through Rengam.
Then a quick double from Mishra (45', 49') put Khuibung up 3-1 before Damsol reduced the deficit in the 63rd minute courtesy of Boas.
But Khalthi restored Khuibung's two-goal cushion after finding the back of the net in the 81st minute as his side emerged 4-2 winners.
Laiktla, on the other hand, claimed a 2-0 win over LKK on their way to the quarterfinals.
Jamshing opened the scoring in the 41st minute and Anthony extended the lead in the 46th minute for the eventual 2-0 result.
In the day's other match, Riindamkhuw (RSC) defeated Lungkharlon 2-0 to set up a clash for a quarterfinal spot with Thamlapokpi.
RSC won the match with strikes from Japhet (36') and Rakesh (83') .