KSC cruise into Winners' Cup semi-finals with 12-0 aggregate win
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 24 2021:
KSC, Kangpokpi outlasted ASSA, Thoubal 12-0 (aggregate) to book their semi-final berth in the 25th Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup 2021-22.Having won their home leg 9-0, KSC were unstoppable today as well at ASSA's home ground at Thoubal Kshetrileikai and sealed a comfortable 3-0 win to complete the 12-0 finish.
Visitors KSC faced stiff resistance from the home team for a major portion of the first half but managed to lead the first half 1-0 thanks to H Robinson Khongsai's goal in the 32nd minute.
ASSA made an all out effort to draw level after the break while the Kangpokpi team were in the search of more goals to solidify their lead.
Efforts from both the end failed to materialize until Ginkholen Haokip struck a goal late in the 89th minute to double KSC's advantage before Solomon Mangte scored another into the stoppage time (80+3') to seal the game 3-0 .
KSC will now host XI Star SU in the semi-final first leg on December 31 .