15th Sirti Football Tourney: Meeleen in men's open semis, Changnhe in veteran final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 17 2023:
Meeleen team reached men's open semi-final as Changnhe team reached final in veteran competition at the ongoing 15th Sirti Football Tournament organised by Sirti Olympic Association at Liwa Sarei Ground.
In the men's open category, Meelen made it to the semi-final with a 3-0 win over MPYCC.
Ngaminshing (23'), TS December (37') and TS Joyngam (53') were on target in Meeleen's victory today.
Meanwhile in a semi-final match of the veteran competition, Changnhe edged out Japhou 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 regulation time draw.
Rungtin gave Changnhe team the lead early in the opening minute of the regulation time before Japhou came back with Ng Holee goal in the 24th minute.
With both teams unable to find the winner in the regulation time, the game was decided by penalty shoot-out where in Mohrin, Moningka, Thoujantin and Bengamshing converted from the spot for Changnhe against three by the Japhou team.