Mohring MT, Lamkang Bros to face off in Veteran football final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 11 2022:
SS Mohring MT and Lamkang Brothers entered the final of the 2nd Veteran Football Tournament 2022 in contrasting styles.
SS Mohring MT fought back from a goal down to outscore Changning Veteran 3-2 in the first semifinal match played at Sports Complex Chandel on Saturday.
Changning Veteran were dominant in the early stages and took a 1-0 lead when Phamshin found the breakthrough in the 25th minute.
But SS Mohring MT responded six minutes later with Stephen on target before Changning regained their lead briefly after Joseph converted in the 43rd minute.
SS Mohring MT restored parity in the 46th minute through Bekan and they went on to tilt the scales in their favour with a 64th-minute decider from Wanghring.
Lamkang Brothers, meanwhile, hardly broke a sweat as they cruised past Slumber Boots 5-0 on their way to the final.
Th Betil made his mark with a hat-trick.
Sk Bungthot opened the scoring in the 12th minute and then Th Betil extended the lead before Bungthot scored his second and team's third goal in the 50th minute.
Then it was all up to Betil who struck twice (65', 75') in the space of 10 minutes to complete his treble and wrap up the win in style.
The final match will take place on June 14 .