Stage set for semi-finals of 2nd Toupokpi Sports Meet football
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 15 2022:
Paraolon FC and Unopat FC register quarter final wins to complete the semi-final line up the ongoing 2nd Toupokpi Sports Meet football being organised by the Toupokpi Youth Club at its playground.
Paraolon FC edged out Tonsen FC 3-2 in a keenly contested match to set up a semi-final date with Phungchung YC tomorrow.
Mokam (7'), Shatring (41') scored to hand Paraolon FC a 2-0 lead before Rengshot conceded an own goal in the 58th minute to cut the gap for Tonsen FC.
John however helped Paraolon FC regain the two goal cushion with a strike in the 65th minute but Tonsen FC rallied back with Stephen Kom pulling back another goal in the 69th minute.
They however failed to sustain their momentum and eventually Paraolon went home 3-2 .
Later in the last quarter final clash of the tourney, Unopat FC eked out a 2-1 win over Lambung Youth Cultural Club (LYCC) to confirm their semi-final ticket.
Anand scored the opener for Unopat FC in the 23rd minute but LYCC pulled level late in the 78th minute through Simon.
Unopat FC were, however, quick to regain the lead as Nagahringi scored the very next minute and held on to their lead.
They will lock horns with Chakpikarong FC in the first semi-final match tomorrow.