XI Star, KFA close in on Winners' Cup semifinals
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 04 2022:
XI Star Sporting Union (Akampat) and Kuki Football Academy (Kangpokpi) both earned a quarterfinal first-leg advantage following their respective wins in the 36th Winners' Cup at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong on Sunday.
XI Star cruised past NERAU FC 2-0 in their quarterfinal first-leg tie.
After a barren first period, XI Star ramped up the tempo with a flurry of raids.
They were rewarded in the 69th minute when Aheibam Jameson Singh buried the ball in the back of the net after breaking through the opposition defence.
Buoyed by their opener, XI Star continued their offensive and their relentless efforts paid off in the 89th minute with Loukrakpam Joshidas Singh scoring the second goal for the eventual result.
KFA, on the other hand, eked out a 1-0 success against YWU to close in on the semifinals.