Kapaam DC reach Cdl Super Division League semis
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26 2022:
Kapaam DC rode on Bedeenpar double to play out a 2-2 draw with Li wa Khullen YC in the penultimate Pool A league match of the ADC Chandel Trophy Super Division Football League to reach semi-finals as group runners up.
It was a must win game for the two sides having lost to Hnahringkhu YC in their previous encounters but ended up sharing a point each and Kaapam DC earned the semi-final slot with better goal difference (3-4 against 2-6 for Liwa Khullen YC).
The two sides entered into the break goalless before Bedeenpar broke the deadlock in the 51st minute.
Liwa Khullen scrambled their way back into the game with Lerphangam scoring the equaliser in the 59th minute but the parity ended the next minute with Bedeenpar netting his second to give Kapaam DC the headway.
Beshangam however helped Liwa Khullen YC come to level terms by converting a penalty in the 71st minute.
The two sides put in diligent effort to find the difference but failed to make the most of their chances and eventually settled the game in a 2-2 draw.
Earlier in the day, New Wangparal YC beat Tampi FC 2-1 for the second win and to confirm their place in the semi-finals from Pool B.Noel found the lead early in the 14th minute for New Wangparal YC but the lead was cancelled in the 28th minute with Rengan conceding an own goal.
After settling the first half in a 1-1 draw, Alban scored a last gasp winner four minutes into the stoppage time to hand New Wangparal YC a 2-1 win.