Gogocha's heroics help CI.FA beat GTC in U-17 Youth Cup
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 29 2022:
Gogocha Chungkham scored in both halves to guide Classic Football Academy (CFA) to a 3-1 triumph against Gauhati Town Club while East Bengal FC and Shillong Lajong FC settled for a point each in the Hero U-17 Youth Cup at SAI Ground here on Thursday.
CFA started with a bang when Gogocha put them ahead only one minute from kickoff before they made further inroads in the 42nd minute courtesy of a strike by Ahongshangbam Samson.
GTC's comeback efforts proved futile as they lacked the finishing touch, squandering a couple of chances.
After the break, the Guwahati squad raised a hope of recovery when Udayaditya.
Rabha reduced the arrears in the 58th minute.
However, CFA reorganised and put the game in control after Gogocha scored his second goal in the 62nd minute to restore their two-goal cushion.
They held on for the eventual 3-1 result.
East Bengal FC and Shillong Lajong FC ended their match in a goalless draw to share the spoils.