15th DSA Trophy : Kishon treble guides FC Lamjao to 5-2 win
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 11 2019:
Kishon scored thrice to help FC Lamjao cruise to a 5-2 win against UCC, Kakching to emerge Group B winners of the ongoing 15th DSA Trophy State Level Invitation Football Tournament organised by District Sports Association, Kakching at DSA playground under the aegis of All Manipur Football Association.
Both FC Lamjao and UCC started the game cautiously and settled the first half in a 1-1 draw.
The second half however witnessed a twist in the tale as FC Lamjao pumped in 4 more goals against rivals' single to seal an emphatic 5-2 win.
Somananda of UCC was first to opened up the scoring when in beat past the keeper in the 16th minute only to be equalised by star of the day Kishon in the 27th minute of the match.
Samananda of FC Lamjao then broke the deadlock in the 36th minute before Sanayaima managed to bulge the UCC net and extended the lead to 3-1.The scoring spree continued as Kishon quick-fired two goals in the 41st and 45th minute to hand FC Lamjao a healthy 5-1 lead.
FC Lamjao held on their lead almost till the final whistle but Rajiv of UCC grabbed a consolation goal during the additional time (70+1) to make it 2-5 at the end.
Having secured a 2-0 win against SWC, Keirak, FC Lamjao cruised into the semi-final stage as Group B winners.
They will meet second best team among the three groups for a place in the final.
The last Group C league match between KPSC, Kakching and UBSA, Mantak scheduled on February 12 has been postponed on February 13 .