Kamminthang gives Ward No 10 semi-final berth in KIWAT 2019
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, February 04 2019:
In a far-fetched last first match of the last quarter final stage of the ongoing 15th Kanggui Inter Ward Tournament at M Thomas Ground today, Ward No 14 (B) had easily drubbed Ward No 13 (B) 4-0 to lock horns with Ward No 1 (B) in the semi-final on February 6 .
The well-combination of Lalkhanlen and Lamgoumang in the front line was more than enough for Ward No 14 (B) to sail through to the semi-final after putting in a goal each in the first half and another goal each in the second half to end the so-so journey of Ward No 13 (B) in the tournament.
Lalkhanlen found the opener early in the 4th minute while Lamgoumang added another goal in the 23rd minute of the first half before a thunderous strike in the 56th minute while Lalkhanlen seal the semi-final berth with his last minute goal.
It was another breathtaking game when Ward No 9 (A) came upon Ward No 10 in the second match of the last quarter final match of Team-A with hundreds of fans of both teams cheering with vuviizela around the pitch.
Lack of productive strikers from both teams ended the match into a goalless draw despite of the commendable efforts on the part of both midfield and defence lines of the teams.
It was Kakai, the skipper of Ward No 10 who could be awarded the man of the match award for his inspirational performance and troubling the furious Ward No 9 on numerous occasions during the regulation time.
In the tie break, Ward No 10 Custodian Kamminthang had a wonderful and fearless save in the last and deciding penalty kick from Ward No 9 to sail Ward No 10 through to the semi-final round with 6-5 win over Ward No 9 to set up clash with a contending opponent Ward No l3.Tomorrow, the first semi-final match of Team-B will be played between Ward No 12 and Ward No 8 at 12.00 pm while from team-A Ward No 11 and Ward No 1 will play in the second
match at 2 pm .