JYC down Diger HSC 5-4 on penalties in M Jodishchandra Memorial Football
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04 2020:
JYC, Jairolpokpi reached the pre-quarter finals of the 1st Moirangthem Jodishchandra Memorial Invitation Football Tournament after getting the better of Diger HSC, Cachar by 5-4 goals via tie breaker after a goalless draw in the second preliminary round match today at Jiribam Higher Secondary School playground.
It was a neck to neck competition between the Jairolpokpi and the Cachar side and it was reflected in the scoreline.
However JYC emerged the luckier side in the penalty shoot-out as they found the net four times against Diger HSC's three to earn the last 16 round berth.
Ngurthansuo put JYC, Jairolpokpi ahead in the 19th minute of the match before Diger HSC's Abraham pulled level in the 30th minute.
The normal time ended with the sides locked at 1-1 despite having plenty of chances latter on and the winners were therefore decided via penalty shoot-out wherein Chalremsung, Jebedai, Ramsanlien and Vanlalruot scored for JYC and only Philemon, Thathang and Remnalal found the target for the losing side.
RYC, Ramjaizang will meet LHYC, Lalpani in the next preliminary round clash on January 6.The match starts at 2 pm .