18th Challenge Cup FC Imphal, EKV enter semis
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 10 2016:
FC Imphal and East Kolkata Veteran (EKV) cruised into the semifinals after defeating their respective opponents in the 18th Challenge Cup � Veteran's Football Tournament, organised by the Manipur Veteran Football Association (MVFA), today at Mapal Kangjeibung.
In the first quarterfinal match, FC Imphal, eased past TBSFA by a margin of 9 goals to eight via penalty shoot-out after both sides were locked in a 1-1 draw in normal time.
The match began with N Uttam slamming the opening goal for TBSFA in the 3rd minute.
However, Th Kishan scored the equaliser for FC Imphal in the 52nd minute.
In the penalty shoot-out, FC Imphal witnessed eight goals through S Rohendro, L Surchandra, N Itocha, K Ibomcha, Kh Ranjit, Th Krishna, H Joykumar and Th Kiranjit.
On the other hand, W Keshorjit, Th Krishnatombi, P Maipaksana, N Uttam, A Shyam, Kh Hemo and H Thoithoi gave seven goals to TBSFA.
In the second quarterfinal match today, East Kolkata Veteran (EKV) clinched a thrilling 7-5 win against VSAI via penalty shootout.
After both sides failed to break the deadlock in normal time, penalty shootout was brought into the match to decide the winner.
In the penalty shootout, Abdul Sadique, SK Jaynal Abedin, Sanjoy Hazari, Raju Pramanik, Sudep Saha, Savan Das and Satyajit Kundu gave seven goals to EKV.
On the other side, VSAI witnessed five goals through M Gaiphullung Kabui, W Bormani, P Joychandra, L Surchand and Th Bhube.