SASA, Japhou YC reach DC Chandel Second Divn Football Tourney quarters
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 15 2022:
Sulam Area Sporting Association (SASA) and Japhou YC sealed victories in the DC Chandel Second Division Football Tournament pre-quarter final matches staged today to advance to the next round of the competition.
SASA, who entered pre-quarter finals with a 2-0 win over Khoriibung FC, edged out Chengkhu YC thanks to a double from Rengmison (50', 79') and Rengminthang (73') at Ziontlang playground.
Earlier in the opening half, Sng Angkesh scored the opener for Chengkhu YC after 37 minutes before WL Chana netted another in the 65th minute.
Later in the day, Japhou YC overwhelmed Monsang Pantha YC 7-1 to secure the last-8 round berth.
Monsang Pantha YC, found the opener through Ng Gills under fortuitous circumstances but Sh Alfred equalised it for Japhou YC in the 21st minute.
After playing out a 1-1 first half draw, RL Motilal quickfired two goals back to back in the 43rd and the 52nd minute to overturn the lead and completed his third after 58 minutes.
Sh Alfred of the same team also netted twice (54', 78') as W Wanglar found one (70') to ensure Japhou YC come out 7-1 winners against Mongsang Pantha YC who were reduced to 10-men with Ng Johnson being sent off with second yellow after 61 minutes.