Thadou Trophy: Dr NMT, HYA, FC Concord reach quarterfinals
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, April 25 2022:
The round of 16 of the ongoing 4th Thadou Trophy commenced on Monday at the Saparmeina Public Ground after a week's break owing to the deplorable ground condition due rain in the past few weeks.
Dr Nehginpao Memorial Team progressed to the quarterfinal round after a narrow 1-0 win over Tahchapa Football Club in the first match of the round of 16.Jessy played a pivotal role with his 67th-minute goal to give his team the first quarterfinal spot.
In the second match, Ngambom's hat-trick in the 5th, 8th, and 80th minutes gave Haipi Youth Athletic an easy 3-1 win over TYPOM to book the second quarterfinal berth in the tournament.
Lunginthang scored the solitary goal of TYPOM in the 47th minute.
In the third match, FC Concord overwhelmed Phaikoh Football Club 3-0 to book the third quarterfinal spot with S Tuboi's goal in the 5th-minute and Alen's brace in the 10th and 31st minutes.
On Tuesday, Kuki Football Academy will play United Saparmeina Youth Club in the first match while Leikot Area Youth Organization will play Saikotjang Youth Club in the second match and Minaopa Football Club will play HLMT, K Gamnomphiai in the third match.