Masters' Football C'ship: VSAI set up final date with FC Imphal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 19 2022:
VSAL Thangmeiband will lock horns with FC-Imphal, Mayaikoibi in the title clash of the 2nd Dr M Manaoton and M Chadrasakhi Devi Memorial Masters' Football Championship organised by Sunday FC at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
In the first semi-final match, FC Imphal were held to a 1-1 draw by VFC-Kawa in the regulation time and eventually the game was decided via kicks from the penalty mark.
S Rohendro pulled level for FC Imphal in the 48th minute after VFC took the lead after 37 minutes through a Baleshore goal.
In the penalty shoot-out, L Major, J Seiklam Singson, K Ibomcha and L Surchandra scored to help FC Imphal earn a 5-2 win over VFC whose L Nillanjoy emerged only scorer during the shoot-out.
In the second semi-final match, VSAI rode on a stoppage time goal to edge FLAM-Yaiskul 2-1 and sealed the final ticket.
VSAI took a slender 1-0 first half lead through Kakaraivsa goal in the 17th minute before FLAM equalised in the 47th minute through Joy Rongmei.
VSAI however retained the lead two minutes into the stoppage time (60+2') via Rajen Khanganba to stun FLAM.