18th Challenge Cup EKV to meet FVWA in final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 12 2016:
East Kolkata Veteran (EKV) and FVWA, Mapal Kangjeibung will clash in the final of the 18th Challenge Cup � Veteran's Football Tournament, organised by Manipur Veteran Football Association (MVFA) on May 14 at 2 pm at Mapal Kangjeibung.
In the first semifinal match today, a lone goal from SK Sikander in the 35th minute helped
East Kolkata Veteran sealed a 1-0 win against FC Imphal.
S Das of EKV and L Premjit of FC Imphal were cautioned for unsporting behaviour during the match.
The man of the match title went to Nilotpal Mitra of EKV.
In another second semifinal match, FVWA, Mapal Kangjeibung overcame UVSA, Lilong Chajing by a margin of 3 goals to one.
The match began with UVSA taking an early lead after A Jayenta scored the opening goal in the 10th minute.
Minutes later, FVWA bounced back after Y Ranjan netted in the equaliser in the 14th minute.
Y Ranjan of FVWA found his second goal in the 30th minute off a pass from Kh Rajen, making the scoreline 2-1 in the first half.
Soon after the break, S Gandhi struck home another goal for FVWA through a defence splitting pass from T Ibomcha in the 50th minute.
Y Ranjan of FVWA was named the man of the match.