YWU thrash JA 4-1
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 21 2023:
YWU notched up a convincing 4-1 win over JA in an all Kakching clash for the third win and to top the league stage of the 18th SENA Cup-2023 at Khujampat Kakching.
The result also meant that YWU qualify for the semi-finals along with second placed AIFA (7 pts), third placed KFC (7 pts) and hosts SAO (5 pts).
Ch Regan opened the scoring for YWU today before Ksh Stelin of JA conceded an own goal in the 35th minute to give YWU a 2-0 first half advantage.
M Nishi then extended YWU's lead to 3-0 with a fine goal in the 43rd minute.
Y Nilakamal pulled back a goal for JA in the 55th minute to make it 1-3 before M Bipin solidified YWU's lead scoring the team's fourth the next minute.
With JA unable to make a comeback, YWU walked home 4-1 and condemned JA to bottom of the team standings of the 5-team tournament.
AIFA, Irengband will face SAO Kakching in the first semi-final tomorrow from 2.30 pm before YWU play KFC on February 23 at the same time.