NMT, KFA to face off in Thadou Trophy final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, April 30 2022:
In thrilling semi final matches on Saturday, Dr.Nehginpao Memorial Team and Kuki Football Academy emerged winners to set up title clash of the 4th Thadou Trophy state-level open football tournament next week.
In the first semifinal match played at Saparmeina Public Ground, Dr Nehginpao Memorial Team had a narrow 1-0 win over TSA Sadar Hills and sailed through to the final.
Seiminthang scored the important winning goal for Dr Nehginpao Memorial Team in the 42nd minute.
In the second semifinal match, the Kuki Football Academy trounced the Legends 4-2 to set the final stage with Dr Nehginpao Memorial Team.
Songpu Singsit demolished the Legends side with his third hat-trick in the 37th, 76th and 81st minutes after Lenminlal's early 6th-min ute strike while Worchuipei Kashung (5th) and Haoneo (8th) scored for the Legends side.
Out of the 29 teams in the tournament, Dr Nehginpao Memorial Team from pool A and the Legends from pool G emerged finalists.