HWC, Thoiba FC reach semis at Ibungoba Memorial Football
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 10 2018:
HWC, Langthabal trounced Tolhei FC, Tentha by 5-1 goals while Thoiba FC, Yumnam Huidrom drubbed RFC, Sagolband 4-0 to book the semi-final spots of the ongoing 1st Khoirom ibungoba Memorial Football Tournament 2018 organised by Human Welfare Club, Langthabal Mantrikhong.
The first quarter final match of the tournament saw HWC players rip appart the defence line up of Tolhei FC and scored at will.
Monish put his team ahead in the 17th minute with his fine strike while his teammate Jamir doubled the lead in the 25th minute before striking another in the 40th minute.
The hosts team continuted to pile up the pressure and it were Lalshingam (30') and Gulsar (33') who slot one goal apiece to help HWC race ahead to a 5-1 lead.
Phalguni of the Tentha side managed to pull back a goal in the 29th minute and it proved to be the last goal for his side as the other attempts were too wide or went straight to the HWC keeper.
In another lopsided quarter final match, Thoiba FC rode on Poirei (41), Sana (21', 30') and Shubash (50') to thrash RFC, Sagolband and book the semi-final berth.