Jadonang football: KMTYC, LFC complete pre-quarter lineup
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 19 2022:
Konthoucham Maning (KMTYC) and Longmei (LFC) booked the last two remaining spots of the pre-quarterfinal round of the 13th Jadonong Memorial Football Tournament 2022 on Wednesday.
KMTYC started the day with a 6-0 demolition of Ragailong (RYC) at THAU Ground and ensured their place in the last 16.Philip Kamei and Elvis Kamei scored two goals apiece in their side's emphatic triumph.
Chunsaba Bariam set the tone for the floodgates with an 8th-minute opener as Philip doubled the advantage in the 19th minute, heading into the second half.
Then Elvis kick-started the second-period scoring blitz with a 38th-minute goal.
Philip claimed his second goal in the 47th minute and Elvis followed suit in the 58th minute before Nester Sadailung Kamsuan (60+2) wrapped up the scoring and the victory that propelled KMTYC to the last 16 .
LFC, on the other hand, carved out a hard-fought 1-0 success against Keikhu (KYC) on their way to the pre-quarterfinals.
Chamthuingam Phaomei turned hero as his goal (30+1) in the dying seconds of the first half eventually proved to be the winner.
The first pre-quarterfinal fixtures will see Konthoucham Maning (KMTYC) play Rangkhung (RYC) while Dim-dailong (DYC) face Namdunlong (NFC) on October 22 .