UVSA-A reach semis
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 03 2020:
UVSA-A defeated AYVFA 6-5 on penalties after 1-1 draw during regulation in the first quarter final match of the ongoing Koijam Yaima Memorial Veteran Football Tournament 2020.The second match played between TBSFA-A and KVFA was forced to stall as rain played spoilsport.
AYVFA entered into the break with a 1-0 lead thanks to W Tomba strike in the 30th minute but W Khogen rescued UVSA-A by scoring the equaliser deep into stoppage time (60+5') .
The second half was tense overall with reckless tacklings and referees was compelled to book 6 players.
As the two sides remained locked with a goal each during regulation, the winners were decided via penalty shoot-out wherein UVSA-A came out on top with 5 goals against AYVFA's 4 making it 6-5 at the end.
Meanwhile, neither TBSFA-A nor KVFA were able to open their account before rain stopped the play (Second quarter final).
The remaining part of the match will be played from 8 am tomorrow, stated a press statement of Akampat Veteran Football Association.