XI-Star SU, GDC to face off in 26th winners Cup final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 18 2022:
XI-Star SU will lock horns with GDC in the title clash of the Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial 26th Winners' Cup 2022-23 organised by the All Manipur Football Association.
Lamka Sports Club-Churachandpur beat XI-Star SU-Akampat by 2-1 goals in the second semi-final leg today at artificial turf ground but the later team having won the previous leg 3-1 came out 4-3 aggregate winners and secured the final berth.
The two sides drew blank in the opening half before David Chinminthnang opened the scoring in the 49th minute and put Lamka Sports Club ahead but XI-Star SU clawed back with Khumanthem Taibangnanba converting a penalty in the 53rd minute.
Lamka Sports Club regained the lead through David Chinminthnang yet again after 58 minutes but failed to add further to their tally to kept their final hope alive.
Earlier in the day, Kuki Football Academy beat the Ground Development Committee 1-0 in another semi-final second leg but the Bishnupur team having won the opening leg 3-1 emerged 3-2 aggregate winners and eventually entered the final.
The lone goal that settled the game today was scored by Kaikhokam Guite four minutes into the added time of first half.