TKS, IKK to face off in Martyrs' Trophy final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 18 2022:
Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) and Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun (LKK) set up title clash of the inaugural ANSAM Martyrs' Trophy Football Tournament 2022, following their seminal triumphs at Sports Complex, Chandel, on Saturday.
TKS booked their place in the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Poumai Naga Tsiidoumai Me.
The TKS squad took 35 minutes from kickoff to break the opposition's resistance as Wungramchan was on hand to strike in the opener in a goalmouth tussle.
After their breakthrough, TKS grew in confidence and kept attacking.
Their efforts soon yielded intended result when Yami Longvah found the back of the net in the 49th minute.
They, however, were unable to make further inroads in the ensuing minutes of exchanges but the scoreline was more than enough for the Ukhrul side to earn them a final spot at the end of the game.
LKK, meanwhile, overpowered Sirti Thiimjitam Sourkhe (STS) 5-1 on their way to the final.
Armstrong put LKK in front in the 15th minute but Sh Marconi equalised for STS in the 20th minute.
Three minutes later, Bunghong converted to put LKK back in the lead as Bungpem made it 3-1 in the 65th minute and Bungseng further stretched the lead to 4-1 in the 78th minute before Paulin found the fifth goal in the 82nd to close out the game.
Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong and Lamkang Kurchuknao Kunpun will fight it out for the winners' trophy on Sunday (June 19) .