KIWT 2021: Ward No 3 book U-15 football final berth
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, January 30 2021:
In a thrilling semifinal match of U-15 football, Ward No 3 thrashed Ward No 9 4-0 to cruise into the final in the ongoing 17th Kanggui Inter Ward Tournament 2021 at Brig M Thomas Ground Kangpokpi today.
Nehgouhao (6'), Kevin Kailemlal (14'), Haomonsang (20') and Rex Hengunhao (30') scored the important goals for Ward No 3.In a quarterfinal match of the main football competition, Ward No 3 defeated Ward No 1 by 5-4 goals via tie-break after a goalless draw in the normal time.
Mangboi Kipgen gave Ward No 3 the semifinal berth with his brilliant save in the shoot-out.
The winners of another quarterfinal of the main football were also decided via tie-breaker as Ward No 4 and Ward No 9 played a goalless draw in the normal time.
Ward No 4 then added 6 goals past Ward No 9 who could score 5 goals to earn a place in the semifinals.
In a veteran football semifinal match, Ward No 2 got a walkover to secure a place in the final as opponent team Ward No 14 failed to turn up for the match.
On Monday, U-15 football, veteran football and men's and women's volleyball finals will be held while the month long Inter Ward Tournament will culminate on Tuesday with the main football final.