FC Zalen, DM Rao enter Khanglai Meet semi-final
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, March 11 2016 :
FC Zalen and DR Rao entered the semifFinal round of the ongoing Khanglai Meet, 2016 after defeating their respective opponents today at Brig Thomas ground, Kangpokpi.
In the first quarter final match today, Bedamper struck twice in the 23rd and 67th minute against Muvanlai Athletics and helped FC Zalen book a place in the semi final round.
Haominthang of Muvanlai Athletics was yellow carded in the 80th minute for unsporting behaviour.
In another match, DM Rao defeated Lhungtin Area Sporting Club (LASC), Saikul 4-2 via the tie break to enter the semi-final.
DM Rao led the first half when Khangatar struck home in the 23rd minute but LASC bounced back 3 minutes later when Boigin equalized in the 26th minute and the first half ended 1-1 .
After the lemon break both teams went on the offensive but could not find the breakthrough and the match had to be decided via the tie break.
In the penalty shootout, DM Rao scored thrice while LASC managed to net only one.
Tomorrow, FC Ninou will play SK Soccer, Churachandpur in another quarter final match while JSYC will meet Saikul Youth.