ATVFA reach 1st BBM Trophy semifinal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 11 2019:
ATVFA, Thangmeiband defeated TBSFA, Taobung-khok 6-4 on penalties after 1-1 draw during regulation to made it to the last 4 stage of the 1st S Brajabidhu and W Muhindro Singh Memorial Veteran Football Tournament ( BBM Trophy) being organised by Imphal East District Veteran Football Association, Salanthong at Nungoi Ground.
It was a very tough competition as both teams managed to fend off first half chances and made it 0-0 at the half time.
Kh Naba however gave ATVFA a 1-0 lead in the 32nd minute but W Premchan of TBSFA cancelled out the lead in the 47th minute to settle the normal time in a 1-1 draw extending the game to the penalty shoot-out.
In the shootout the Thangmeiband side came out to be more accurate and luckier as Sanahan, Bhumeshor, Naba, NK Kakhuchung and K Herojit found the target but only Chaoba, Surajit and Binanta were able to slot home for TBSFA.