Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 27:
T Samo spearheaded TRUGPU's resurgence with three goals as the Nambol side stormed into the final of the 27th Shirui Lily Cup 2008 football tournament with a 5-1 debacle of YAC, yaiskul in the first semi final at TNL ground today.
Even though Arunkumar headed in the match opener only seven minutes into the game off a sloppy clearance from TRUGPU defender L Kirankumar, YAC failed to sustain the momentum eventually conceding not only the equaliser but allowed the Nambol forwards to score at regular interval.
After Samo restored parity in the 13th minute and G Maringmei Kabui provided the lead in the 40th, Samo consolidated the TRUGPU advantage with goals in the 49th and 65th minutes before A Romen took the match beyond YAc's reach with a 76th minute strike.
The second semi final tomorrow will feature YSWA, Utlou and DM Rao, Sekmai.