James treble fires UPC into KC Mallick Memorial Football semis
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 15 2023:
UPC advanced to the semi-finals of the 29th KC Mallick Memorial Invitation Football Tournament with a 9-2 thrashing of UJB, Hmarkhawlien today.
James scored thrice including the opener (37', 80', 90') in this big win for the team as Remkung netted twice (72', 85').Mang (55'-P), Zebedai (83') and Mangal (89') also added a goal each while UJB's Hlunthang conceded an own goal to contribute one more goal to UPC.
For UJB, Lalditum (81') and Valte (84') were on target.
UJB were reduced to 10-man after Zara was shown straight red for a rash challenge and taking advantage of numerical superiority, UPC added 6 goals to complete the 9-2 rout.