GYA to face NFC in Jadonang football final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 29 2022:
Gaidimjang (GYA) pulled off a penalty shootout win against Namthanlong (NYC) in the second semifinal match of the 13th Jadonang memorial Football Tournament 2022 at SAI Ground, Takyel on Saturday.
With the result, GYA will now face Namdunlong (NFC) in the final on November 5 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
The game stretched to spot kicks after the squads remained deadlocked at 1-1 after their normal time action.
In the penalty shootout, GYA delivered on all of their four attempts while NYC could only manage a goal.
Tingkaochun Gangmei, Ganliklung Kamei, Chuingampu Kamei and Neilangam Pamei all made their shots count to steer GYA to a 4-1 triumph in the shootout.
Ronan Panmei was the only scorer for NYC.
Earlier, Disingam Gangmei gave NYC the lead after he found the back of the net in the 58th minute before Lanchungpou Kamei evened the score for GYA in the 60th minute, leading to the penalty shootout.
GYA's Chuingampou Kamei was adjudged player of the match.