Winter Cup KIMSDO storm into final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 16 2014:
Riding on L Bedeshwor's hattrick and a brace from Alex A team of host KIMSDO, Utlou Lairenjam Sabal stormed into the final of the 1st Winter Trophy under-16 seven-a-side football tournament with an 8-2 debacle of YSWA, Utlou in the first semifinal at Utlou Mamang Leikai playground today.
The host team raced to a 2-0 lead at the break with L Monish and Th Kishan finding the back of the rival net in the 16th and 21st minutes respectively.
The advantage was doubled after the break as Bedeshwor found his mark in the 43rd minute, three minutes after Sh Netrajit netted the team's third goal.
Even though Jacob pulled back one for the Utlou side, first of two in the match by Alex (48th) regained the four-goal advantage before Bedeshwor completed his hattrick with goals in the 49th and 50th minutes.
Alex rounded off the comfortable KIMSDO-A triumph with his second in the 53rd minute as Changmei reduced the score deficit for YSWA in the 56th minute.
The second semifinal will held at 2 pm on February 18 will be between ESO and ULLYC.
The final is slated for February 23 .