10th Shaheed Manoranjan Memorial Football : DM RAO, KLASA move into next round
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 25 2020:
DM RAO, Sekmai defeated NSU, Khuman Lampak 2-1 and KLASA, Keinou edged out SYC, Tamenglong 4-2 at SAI TURF ground, Takyel today to secure their next stage berth in ongoing 10th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Football Tournament 2019-20.In the 10th match of tournament which is organised on the knock out basis, DM RAO snatched a late winner to down NSU who were almost at the same level the game throughout.
DM RAO had the lead early in the 9th minute through Loyangamba but the lead was cancelled out the very next minute when Th Chinglemba made a fine run and beat DM RAO keeper.
The two sides then toiled hard for the winner but were unable to find the lead despite chances until Gungoon scored one minute into stoppage time to break hearts of NSU fans.
Bijen (35') and Somokanta (80+2) of DM RAO were yellow carded in this exciting match.
Meanwhile in the second match of the day, H Sumanta scored a brace as KLASA sealed 4-2 victory over SYC.
Kh Herojit set the pace of the game scoring the opener for KLASA in the 11th minute but SYC fought back to draw level in the 21st minute through Gnjuanthui and made it 1-1 till the break.
H Sumanta then exploited SYC defence lapses in the second half to hit twice in the 52nd and the 59th minutes and handed KLASA a 3-1 .
SYC who were reeling under pressure all off sudden eased themselves a bit with Simkhailung converting a penalty kick in the 73rd minute but their comeback hope came to an end as Joshua netted KLASA's fourth goal in the 74th minute and the team held on to their lead for the next round berth.
YPHU will play NESU in the first 2nd round clash tomorrow as DGC, Thingungei play WYFC, Wanjing latter in a first round encounter.