Roshan treble helps Shamphabi FC seal third place in VSO Trophy
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 05 2019:
Roshan scored thrice as Shamphabi FC, Sapam earned the third place title of the 5th VSO Trophy organised by Khongjom Circle Veteran Sports Organisation today after beating Tangkhul FC by 3-2 goals today at Tekcham High School Ground.
It was an edge of the seat contest as Shamphabi FC and Tangkhul FC shared almost equal amount of possession and scoring chances but the former managed to hold off late scare and successfully claimed the third place title.
Star of the day, Roshan of Shamphabi FC had his first goal early in the 6th minute but Tangkhul FC levelled the scores in the 16th minute when Imran made a fine run into rival's box and banged in a powerful shot.
Roshan hit his second in the 21st minute before another in the 22nd minute to help Shamphabi FC surge ahead with a two goal advantage.
Imran scored yet another goal for Tangkhul in the 24th minute to reduce the gap but their latter efforts were fended off carefully by the Sapam side to ensure a 3-2 finish.
The final match of the tournament participated by a total 22 teams will be held tomorrow at the same venue in the presence of L Bondash Singh, Retd Associate Professor YK College, Wangjing; Dr Y Nandabir Singh, Professor, RIMS (PMR) Imphal; Soibam Tampha Singh, Selection Grade, Lecturer Govt Polytechnic, Takyel and Dr S Jibonkumar Singh, Professor Dept of Anthropology, Manipur University.