NERAU, NESC advance to QFs in Shirui Lily Cup
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 30 2023:
NERAU and NESC have advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing 30th Shirui Lily Cup.
NERAU sealed a narrow 1-0 win over Classic FC while NESC beat FC Raengdai in penalty at Ukhrul Headquarters Ground, today.
The winning goal for NERAU was netted by Shirinmi (83') .
The following match between NESC and FC Raengdai was decided by penalty as the normal time ended in a 3-3 draw.
Edwin of FC Raengdai scored a brace in the match (7th, 34th) while his team-mate Kinduanpao scored another in the 73rd minute.
The scorers of NESC, on the other hand , were Sanathoi (50th), N Pacha (55) and M David (88th) .
NESC got the better of FC Raengdai in the shoot-out as the former converted three shots while their opponent scored two goals.
The match ended 6-5 in favour of NESC.