18th Challenge Cup : UVSA, FVWA advance into SFs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 11 2016:
UVSA, Lilong and FVWA, Mapal Kangjeibung booked their semifinal berths after defeating their opponents in the 18th Challenge Cup - Veteran's Football Tournament, organised by Manipur Veteran Football Association (MVFA), today at Mapal Kangjeibung.
In the third quarterfinal today, UVSA, Lilong clinched a thrilling 8-7 win against TRVSA, Malom via penalty shootout after both sides failed to break the deadlock in normal time.
In the penalty shootout, W Robin, A Jayenta, M Brojen, Ng Brojen, Ng Angouton, S Budha, Kh Sanaton, S Singson and N Sagar found their targets for UVSA while Md Gaffar, K Sanayai and Md Ayub Khan failed to beat the TRVSA custodian.
On the other hand, M Ranjit, N Sarat, O Sanahongba and L Ronald failed to impress TRVSA while N Birendro, S Ibomcha, H Subol, K Bobo, Kh Kunjabihari, L Tombisana and M Somen managed to hit the net, giving seven goals to TRVSA.
In the last quarterfinal match, FVWA, Mapal Kangjeibung edged past KSC, Lambuland by a lone goal.
The lone winning goal was scored by T Ranjit in the 31st minute.