Defending champ NEROCA to fight ARC in the final
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 16 2013:
Keeping intact its honour, defending champion NEROCA, Sangakpham once again is on the hunt for their third champion's title in the ongoing 56th Sir Churachand Singh KCSI, CBE Memorial Football Tournament (CC Meet) organised by AMFA at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal.
Defending Champion NEROCA who had won the tournament twice and finished as runner up twice, defeated KSC, Lambulane with a solitary goal in the second semi final match played today at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal.
The solitary winning goal of NEROCA was scored by Md Sohail Shah in the 33rd minute of the match in a penalty kick.
On the other handm KSC too played the match with full determination.
However they were not so lucky to commit a blunder in the 33rd minute which cost them the chance to enter into the final of the tournament.
Th Roshan of NEROCA was issued a yellow card for playing fouls in the 70th minute of the match.
On the other hand, KSC's G Ngulkhosiem was issued double caution in the 27th and 72nd minute of the match for playing fouls.
Earlier on Tuesday, Assam Regimental Centre (ARC) defeated TRAU with a solitary goal and entered final.
Now it is defending champion NEROCA against the newcomer after 10 years ARC in the battle for the champion's trophy in the final match which will be played at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Saturday, January 18, 2013 at 1.00 pm.
Md Sohail Shah of NEROCA was awarded e-pao Man of the Match Award.