Ward No 1 (B), 13 (A) in semi-finals of KTWAT 2019
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, February 01 2019:
Both the second quarter-final of the ongoing 15th Kanggui Inter Ward Tournament 2019 at M Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi ended via tie-break exhibiting the impressive skills of Custodians of the quarter finalist teams here at Kangpokpi DHQs.
The first second quarterfinal match of Team-B played between Ward No 1 (B) team led by a prominent veteran striker Kaptan Len Lhouvum and Ward No 2 (B) team led by a celebrated veteran midfielder Len Doungel ended 1-1 in the regulation time.
Paogoulen of Ward No 1(B) breaks the deadlock which his superb strike in the 41 st minute after the first half ended a goalless draw.
Thoi, who substituted an injured striker of Ward No 2 (B) found the late equalizer for his team in the 60 th minute with his first touch of the ball which ended the match in 1-1 draw.
In the penalty shootout, Ward No 1 (B) Custodian Mintu Haokip once again proof that weight and size does not matter if you really have the zeal and determination after Ward No 3(B) Captain Kaybie have already proof the same with his superb kick and impressive play despite of his weight and size during the league round.
Mintu Haokip brilliantly saved the first two penalty kick of Ward No 2(B) to gives his Ward a semi-final berth after outclassing Ward No 2(B) 1-4 in the tie break.
In the next second quarter final match of Team-A, Ward No 17 held Ward No 13(A) to a 2-2 draw which also invite tie break to decide the winner.
Ward No 13 (A) who made a record of unbeaten 4-0 win over any opponent in the entire four league round matches defeated the defending runners up team 6-5 in the tie break to book a berth in the semifinal round.
The goal scoring leader and the fast and fury striker of Ward No 13(A) Thangvanglen, who is also the top scorer of the tournament so far with 11 goals including his opener in today match in the 4th minute, was replaced early after he got muscle pulls in the 35th minute of the first half.
Boipu of Ward No 17 found the equalizer in the 25th minute but Thanggouchon of Ward No 13(A) taking the advantage of mistake committed by the last defender of Ward No 17 and volleyed the ball home in the 36 th minute to lead the game 2-1 till Thangtinsei, Captain of Ward No 17 equalized in the 51st minute before he also replaced due to the same muscle pulls injury.
In the penalty shootout, Ward No 13(A) custodian Gugun managed to save two penalty kick of Ward No 17 to give his ward a semi-final berth.