UVSA vs Keishamthong FC in 22nd Challenge Cup final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 22 2023:
Keishamthong FC will take on UVSA-Lilong Chajing in the 22nd Challenge Cup Veterans' Football Tournament organised by Manipur Veteran Football Association at YWC-Malom playground.
In the first semi-final match of the tourney, UVSA beat AFFC-Heingang 1-0 to book their place in the final.
N Itocha scored the winner for the Lilong Chajing team as AFFC failed to make the most of their chances.
Later in the other semi-final match, Keishamthong FC beat VSAI 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
VSAI led the first half 1-0 through K Kom's goal in the 19th minute but Th Sibadutta pulled the equaliser for Keishamthong FC in the 55th minute to extend the game to a penalty shoot-out where Keishamthong FC won 7-6 .
AFFC, Heingang will clash with VSAI for the third place title on February 24 .