6th Sagolband Kendra Football : KFA to meet SYDA in final showdown
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 30 2018:
KFA, Kakhulong will face SYDA, Bijoy Govinda Mamang Leikai on December 2 at 7 pm in the ultimate clash of the 6th Sagolband Kendra Football Tournament 2018 being organised by Sagolband Mantrimayum Leikai Voluntary Organisation, Sagolband Bijoy Govinda at its ground since November 18 .
The first semi-final match of the day saw KFA decimate SSAL, Sagolband Thangjam Leirak by 8-1 goals while the SYDA edged out LYU, Old Lambulane 3-2 in the second semi-final match to set up the summit clash.
In the first semi-final match, KFA had a slow beginning taking a 1-0 lead through goals scored by Gaithangam in the 23rd minute before scoring another 2 more goals in the second half (33' and 35') .
Disingam also picked up three goals (29', 38', 43') in this match while Lungthailung (39') and Gaithalin (46') contributed one goal each to hand KFA a huge 8-1 win over SSAL.
SSAL's lone goal was scored by S Rinku in the 50th minute.
In the second semi-final match, LYU took a slender 1-0 lead in the first half with Hengunlun scoring the opener in the 18th minute but the scoreline was levelled by SYDA's Kanta in the 33rd minute of the match.
David Letminthang of SYDA then turned their table on their side breaking the deadlock in the 37th minute.
The lead however did not last long as Richard of SYDA netted an own goal while trying to clear a ball and parity was restored.
David Letminthang however came to the rescue striking his second goal in the 48th minute helped seal the game 3-2 .