Sangai Trophy : VSAI to meet FLAM in final showdown
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 27 2019:
VeteranSports Association Imphal (VSAI), Thangmeiband will lock horns with Football Lovers Association Manipur (FLAM), Babupara for the title of the 3rd Sangai Trophy Veteran Football Championship being organised by United Veteran Football Association at Mapal Kangjeibung, on April 30.VSAI, Thangmeiband defeated KMVFA, Keirak by 4-2 goals on penalties after a goalless draw during normal time to set up the final date with FLAM which secured a slender 1-0 win in the first semi-final against SHDVFA, Sadar Hills yesterday.
The 2nd semi-final match was a very competitive game and both teams had fair share of scoring chances but lack of luck and finishing touch hindered both teams making any score during the normal time stretching the game to penalty shoot out to decide the winners.
KMVFA's goalkeeper Noren, who represented the State in numerous National championship was the highlight of the day as he produced stunning saves to deny VSAI from taking the lead during normal time of the match.
But he faltered during the shoot-out as K Khelen, Kh Rojen Kha Nganba, Kh Bonomali Meitei and Th Bhupen of VSAI all found the net while only Y Priyo and H Rojit managed to score for his team.