SU book Manoranjan football semis spot
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 23 2023:
Basanta scored twice to steer Sagolband United to a 3-1 win over AMOFA (Moirang) in their quarterfinal encounter in the 13th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial State Level Football Tournament at SAI Sports Complex, Takyel on Thursday.
Basanta put the Sagolband side in front early after making his effort count in the 13th minute before Arunkumar drew level in the 27th minute for AMOFA as the squads went into the second half tied 1-1 .
After the break, the two sides ramped up the intensity with waves of attacks and counter-attacks, but it was SU who gradually increased their physical presence upfront, rattling the Moirang side's defence.
Basanta was at it again in the 78th minute to reclaim SU's lead before teammate Bhagirat made it 3-1 in the 87th minute and put the game beyond doubt.
Sagolband United will face winners of the last quarterfinal match between Poloi FC (Chingrel) and FC Imphal United (Awang Sekmai) who will fight it out on Saturday (February 25) .