Manipur ease into Subroto Cup semis
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 11 2022:
L Bikramjit and T Likson scored two goals apiece as Manipur hammered Kerala 6-0 on their way to the semifinals of the Subroto Cup 2022 for U14 boys on Sunday at Subroto Park and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
The state boys' attacking prowess was on full display in the first half as they rained goals on their opponents.
Bikramjit kick-started the rout with a 5th-minute goal and A Seitam upped the ante in the 9th minute before Bikramjit was on target again in the 23rd minute to make it 3-0 .
Then Likson roared into action as he grabbed a quick double after making his strikes count in the 23rd and 27th minutes and gave Manipur a commanding 5-0 lead, heading into the second period.
The state squad added one goal in the 45th minute through A Johnson.
Kerala reorganised and managed to stop the state boys from making further inroads in the remaining minutes but the damage was done as the former eased their way into the final four.
Manipur will play Nagaland in their semifinal fixture on September 13 at 4 pm .