23rd Winners' Cup : JSYC edge out MPSC on aggregate to move into semis
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2019:
JSYC, Sadar Hills moved into the semi-finals of the 23rd Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup for Men 2019 being organised by All Manipur Football Association after a 3-1 aggregate finish against MPSC at Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi today.
Although MPSC sealed a 1-0 win today, JSYC enjoyed the upper hand courtesy of their 3-0 win at MPSC's home on March 17 .
It was a competitive start from both the ends and settled the first half goalless.
MPSC however broke the deadlock in the 58th minute when L Enil volleyed home the ball but their further attempts were tackled well by JSYC denying the visitors a big finish.
JSYC's Lunginthang and MPSC's Risicky and Boyboysana were respectively yellow carded in the 51st, 30th and the 52nd minute of the match.
YUFC, Ukhrul will host SFC, Senapati tomorrow at 1 pm at TNL ground, Ukhrul.