CFA, SAIRC win in Reliance League qualifers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 20 2023:
Classic FA and SAIRC registered contrasting wins in Tuesday's fixtures of the Reliance Foundation Development League Regional Qualifiers at SAI Ground, Takyel.
Classic FA eased past Pe hlum Lamhil Lawm 3 0 as Serto Worneilen Kom, L Chihansa Awungshi and Yendrembam Rohit Singh got their names on the scoresheet in their comfortable triumph.
Worneilen opened the scoring in the 42nd minute and then Chihansa doubled their lead in the 55th minute before Rohit found their third goal in the 75th minute for the eventual 3-0 result.
Earlier, Bless Vashum's brace helped SAIRC comeback from a goal down to beat NESU 3-2 .
NESU took the lead in the 43rd minute with Thokchom Adison on target.
SAIRC drew level in the 56th minute via a penalty kick by Bless and they turned the tables on their opponents when Kharibam Pravananda Meitei netted their second goal in the 76th minute.
NESU clawed their way back into contention with an 82nd-minute equaliser from Prabin Khangembam.
Then SAIRC were awarded another penalty in the 84th minute and Bless took the shot again and scored from the spot, helping his side to a thrilling 3-2 victory.