Sagolband United, FC Imphal United to square off in Manoranjan football final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 02 2023:
Rungsing Munao netted a double to help Sagolband United outscore FC Imphal United 3-1 on their way to the final of the 13th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial State Level Football Tournament.
In a see-saw first-half battle; Sagolband United needed to go all out in the fifth minute of added time to finally find the breakthrough.
It was Rungsing Munao who gave his side the much-needed boost after scoring just before the halftime whistle.
After the interval, Imphal United showed their intent by getting the leveller in the 51st minute through Shitaljit Atom.
But the Sagolband side reclaimed their lead in the 64th minute after Rungsing netted his second goal.
Imphal United tried hard but were unable to break through a resolute Sangol-band defence.
Then in the final stretch of stoppage time, Sagolband United added a goal through Lalsing Chongloi and ran out 3-1 winners.
Sagolband United and Classic FA will fight it out for the tournament's top honour on March 5 .