Sidharth scores five as UPSA knock AFC out with 6-0 thrashing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 28 2020:
Sidharth was on prolific form as UPSA, Pukhao dumped AFC, Thoubal out 6-0 to move into the quarter finals of the 10th Shaheed Manoranjan Memorial CRPF, Football Tournament at SAI Sports Complex Takyel today.
UPSA, Pukhao which got the better of FC Lamjao in their opening fixture started the game on the front-foot with Sidharth (23', 27') scoring his first two out of 5 goals to make it 2-0 till the break.
The scoring spree continued for the Pukhao side continued in the second half as well with RK Chirajan adding the team's third in the 49th minute and Sidharth clinched his treble in the 56th minute before pumping in another two goals in the 70th and the 80th minute as AFC defence were left in tatters with a barrage of shots and incisive runs.
UPSA will meet WYFC, Wangjing who edged out GDC, Thinungei 4-2 earlier, in the quarter finals.
Earlier, UKB, Churachandpur saw off WAFA, Wangoi 3-1 to earn a place in the last 8 .
UKB took a slender 1-0 lead till the break thanks to 10th minute strike from Lamthianlal.
WAFA however pulled levelled in the 68th minute via Y Ramson but UKB made their way to the game when Lallenmang made a 77th minute effort count.
UKB were then in cruise control post regaining the lead and it was in the 81st minute that John Kamsuanmang solidified their lead to ensure UKB finish the game 3-1 .
WAFA's Th Thomas who was booked yellow card in the 57th minute saw his second yellow four minutes into the stoppage time (90+4'), two minutes after his team mate Boris Wahengbam was yellow carded.
Lallenmang was booked yellow card in the 77th minute while Lamthianlal (81') and Luntinmang (90+1') received the same as the match turned volatile in the latter proceedings.