CC Meet: Classic FC book semis spot after goalless draw with NEROCA FC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 12 2022:
A goalless draw with NEROCA FC (Sangakpham) was still good enough for Classic FA (Chingmeirong) to reach the semifinals of the 63rd Churachand Singh KCSI, CBE Memorial Invitation Football Tournament (CC Meet) .
Both Classi c FA and NEROCA FC had won their first matches of the quarterfinal league round and were level on four points after their 0-0 stalemate in their Group B second match on Saturday.
But, the Chingmeirong squad qualified for the last four on superior goal difference.
Classic FA had laid the foundation for their progress to the semifinals, following their thrilling 4-3 win over Muvanlai Athletics in their last-eight league opener on March 9 .
In the contest, Serto Worneilen dazzled for Classic, racking up all four goals for his side.
Muvanlai, on the other hand, scored through Haolengou, Mangtinsei and Haotinsem.
Their win in their quarterfinal league opener and a goalless draw against NEROCA in the second match propelled Classic FA to the top of the three-team Group B standings, enough to qualify for the semifinals at the expense of NEROCA FC, who defeated Muvanlai Athletics 2-1 in their first match of the last-eight league stage.
On Sunday, SSU and SU will square off for a last-four berth.
Both sides registered comfortable victories in their first QF league matches, with SSU drubbing XI-Star 3-0 and SU beating XI-Star 2-0 in Group C .