Farish FC edge past RPU in 12 goal thriller to seal pre-quarter final berth
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 08 2019:
Farish FC, Keirang edged past RPU, Patpal by 7-5 goals in an entertaining Group D league match to earn their second win and a place in the pre-quarter finals of the ongoing 5th VSO Trophy Cash Prize Soccer Tournament organised by Khongjom Circle Veteran Sports Organisation, today at Tekcham HS Ground.
Having sealed a 3-2 win against Panthoibi FC in their first Group D league match yesterday, Farish FC took off the game slowly and eased to a 7-5 win with goals coming from Yasir (7'), Imdaad (12', 34', 40'), Raqip (17'), Ajo (30') and Ajmir (35') after trailing behind by 2 goals to RPU in the beginning.
For RPU, H Lalit (3', 22'), S Sanamacha (5', 24') and Sanajaoba (13') found the net.
Meanwhile in the Group E league match, Walyda FC brushed aside Wanted Boys 8-0 to kick off their campaign riding on goals scored by Ronald (7', 18'), Saran (10', 29'), Suresh (27', 28') and Dayananda (38', 40') .
In the Group F league match staged latter, Shamphabi FC and 7-Star played out a 2-2 draw to share the spoils.
Shamphabi enjoyed a 1-0 lead as Pikanta opened up the scoring in the 23rd minute but 7-Star Heirok drew level in the 33rd minute thanks to Shital who also found the lead three minutes latter.
Kamando of Shamphabi FC however fired home a fine shot in the 38th minute to level the scores and the scoreline remained unchanged till the final whistle as both teams failed to find the lead.
The result ensured Shamphabi FC a place in the last 16 round of the tournament as they earned a 4-2 win in the previous tie.
A2, Patsoi and 7-Star will meet in the last Group F league match on May 10.Real FC will take on Meira FC in the last Group B league match tomorrow at 2 pm while Tangkhul FC will take on TMSA FC in the last Group C league match latter at 3.30 pm .