SU pull off comeback win for Manoranjan football QF spot
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 17 2023:
SU (Sagolband) shrugged off a first-half deficit to overcome KSC (Kangpokpi) 2-1 and earn a quarterfinal spot in the 13th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Football Tournament on Friday.
KSC controlled proceedings in the first half but they were made to work hard by their opponents for their goal.
After their relentless efforts upfront, the Kangpokpi side finally broke SU's resistance in the 37th minute.
In a goalmouth tussle, Haokholen was on hand to put his team in front with a calm finish, heading into the second period.
After the break, SU turned things around as Basanta made it all square in the 53rd minute before Lansing put the Singjamei team ahead in the 67tn minute.
It was a race against time for KSC who went all out at the other end but SU were resolute in their defence and held on to ensure their place in the last eight.
With the result, SU will now face AMOFA in the quarterfinals.
Poloi FC (Chingarel) and F4C (Saikul) will fight it out for the remaining quarter-final spot on Saturday, February 18 .