IYA win in CC Meet qualifier
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 04 2013 :
With three brilliant saves in the tie-breaker IYA, Kakching custodian Kh Joykumar Singh held his team overcome SAI SAG, Utlou 3-1 in the first match of the 57th CC Meet football tournament's qualifying round at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
With the opener remaining goalless, penalty shoot-out was applied in which N Priyokumar, W Kumar and RR Sungrim Chothe converted for the Kakching while only T Surjakanta managed to elude Joychandra for SAI SAG's lone score.
SAI paid dearly for missing a 34th minute penalty award when Ksh Rahul's shot went over the crosspiece.
On the second day tomorrow, HIDA, Thoubal will play YDO, Imphal West at 12.05 pm while KIYC, Imphal East clash against CFC, Chandel at 2 pm.
The top four teams from the qualifying round will play in th finals of the prestigious tournament.