Shaheed Manoranjan : PVFC, KGYA enter quarters
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 23 2014:
PVFC, Sangaiprou defeated LFC, Lamshang by a margin of four goals to two while KGYA, Kanglatongbi edged past FCC, Langol by a margin of three goals to two in the ongoing 5th Saheed Manoranjan memorial football tournament orgainised by DIGP Group Centre, CRPF, Langjing at Langjing Achouba Ground.
In the first match of the day, PVFC's Thangbal's strike in the 22nd minute and a treble from Baike in the 25th, 35th and 40th minute helped the team take a comfortable 4-0 lead against LFC by the end of the first half.
After the breather, LFC put more men in the attack and Hemochandra struck home in the 46th minute.
Minutes later, Dolen slotted home another goal in the 55th minute to make the scoreline 4-2 .
LFC continued to fight back however the PVFC defenders stood firm and managed to hold on till the final whistle was blown.
In the second match of the day, a brace from Raj Gautam in the 8th and 32nd minute and a strike from Bishwarjit in the 37th minute helped the KGYA take a 3-0 lead against FCC.
Stung by the three goal deficit FCC played to a purpose and Dingbal struck his side's opening goal in the 58th minute.
At the very next minute, a freak own goal from KGYA's RK Tomba reduced the scoreline to 3-2 .
Tomorrow, LFC, Langjing will meet REAL, Sagolband in the first quarter final while AYDC, Achanbigei and MTFC, Leimakhong will clash in the second quarter final.