ATVFA to meet FLAM in BBM Trophy title clash
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 16 2019:
ATVFA, Thangmeiband beat TRVSA, Malom 1-0 to set up summit clash of the 1st S Brajabidhu and W Muhindro Singh Memorial Veteran Football Tournament (BBM Trophy) 2019 with FLAM which saw off VSAI, Thangmeiband 4-1 on penalties in the first semi-final clash staged today.
The first semi-final match of the tournament saw FLAM and VSAI played out 1-1 draw during regulation time after N Uttam's goal for VSAI (13') was cancelled out by L Gunabir of FLAM in the 25th minute.
FLAM had the edge during the penalty shootout as Rajesh, Ratan and Lenia found the net while none of the VSAI player managed to slot home the ball.
ATVFA on the other hand had their way into the final beating TRVSA 1-0 thanks to 15th minute strike by K Herojit Singh.
The final match of the tournament being organised by Imphal East District Veteran Football Association, Salanthong at Nungoi Ground will be held on March 27 .