USA blank KYVO, qualify for pre-quarter finals in 55th CC Meet
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 08 2011:
USA, Khurai today blanked out KYVO by two goals in their second round match of the ongoing 55th Sir Churachand Singh, KCSI, CBE Memorial Football Tournament, 2011 played at Mapal Kangjeibung and entered the prequarter final rounds.
The match saw some tough tussle between the two teams for the single berth for the pre-quarter finals.
However it was USA who at times directed many steep goal attempts against KYVO discouraging their defense, which helped them in winning the match leaving behind their opponent.
The first goal of USA which took KYVO players by surprise was scored in the 11th minute of the match by F Lalzarzo.
Even though KYVO players tried their best to equalise the goal, the first half ended 1-0 in favour of USA.
In the second half, KYVO players played the match with new tactics and began to shower many goal attempts against their opponent.
On the other hand, USA players took the advantage of their advance position in the scoreboard and took time to study the moves and tactics of KYVO, all the while making their defense strong.
When the match was about to end, John Lalremsang Hmar of USA found the right opportunity to increase the goal account of his team and netted a goal in the 90+3rd minute of the match when the referee was about to blow the final whistle.
While USA entered the pre-quarter final rounds, KYVO after facing a astounding defeat had to exit from the championship.
L Boynao, W Chaoba, Thanglenmang of KYVO and Haolengou Kipgen of USA were issued a yellow card each for their unsporting behaviour during the match.
UBSA who entered into the second round after defeating ESU will clash with AIM, Khabam Lamkhai tomorrow at 1.30 pm for a berth in the pre-quarter final rounds.