Shamphabi FC, TAM FC in TKWA Trophy semi-finals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 08 2019:
Shamphabi FC, Sapam and TAM FC Sekta have reached semifinals of the ongoing TKWA Trophy organized by Tentha Khongbal Welfare Association at Tentha Khongbal Multiplex Ground.
The first quarterfinal match saw a nail biting battle between TAM FC, Sekta and Lisbon, Luwangsangbam but time was too short for the later as they could not find that one goal to stay in the game, rendering the match to end 3-2 in favour of TAM FC.
S Basanta Meetei handed TAM FC the lead early in the 5th minute before Kishan of Lisbon drew level in the 14th minute.
The parity however did not last long as S Thoi of TAM FC helped his team regain the lead in the 18th minute before Naoba of the Luwangsangbam side equalised yet again the very next minute.
But it was K Henry who broke the deadlock in the 20th minute and earned his team a place in the semi-final.
In the second quarterfinal match, Shamphabi FC edge out OFA, Pungdongbam 2-1 riding on goals by Premjit (16') and Roshan (31').Lacklustre OFA grabbed the consolation goal through Ratan during the stoppage time (40'+3') .