Sagolband United pip YOSC to win 30th Shirui Lily Cup
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 18 2023:
Sagolband United overcame YOSC in a thrilling penalty shootout to win the 30th Shirui Lily Cup at Ukhrul on Monday.
The final match went into the penalty shootout after the squads remained level 1-1 after the end of regulation time.
In the shootout, Sagolband United held their nerves to prevail 12-11 against their dogged opponents.
The winning side converted 12 of their 15 shots as Muinao, Sujanthan, Binan and Achan who took two shots each delivered on their attempts.
Tomba, Rocky and Apam were other scorers for Sagolband in their penalty kicks.
Earlier during the match, YOSC stamped their authority in the first half with a 34th-minute goal from Ibotomba.
After the break, Sagolband United took just three minutes into the second period to make it all square through Binan.
Thereafter, neither side were able to break the deadlock leading to the penalty shootout that ultimately went in favour of the Sagolband side.