Kakching FC to meet G-4 Heirok (A) in SDAU Trophy final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 23 2018:
Kakching FC secured a 3-2 comeback win over Sanjenbam FC in the second semifinal match of the 1st State Level 7-A-side Village Open Football Tournament being organised by SDAU, Tekcham at Tekcham High School Ground today and booked the final berth.
They will lock horns with G-4 Heirok (A) in the ultimate clash.
L Premjit and L Devit handed Sanjenbam FC a 2-0 lead but Kakching FC staged a strong return with a never say die approach to see off the Sanjenbam side by 3-2 margin.
The game was evenly poised in the earlier proceedings but it was around the half hour mark that Sanjenbam FC raced ahead relying on its attacking forward and midfield.
It was in the 27th minute that L Premjit found the net to open up for Sanjenbam FC while L Devit doubled the advantage five minutes later.
Stung by the two goals lead, Kakching FC made a quick change in their approach and it was in the 37th minute that Romesh reduced the margin to 1-2 through his finely crafted shot.
His teammate Sanjip did not take it long to equalise the score as he banged in a powerful shot in the 42nd minute before Jurenson hit the winner in the 49th minute and wrapped the game 3-2 .