Unapal FC, Veteran FC victorious in Cdl Veteran football tourney
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 06 2022:
Unapal FC and The Veteran FC triumphed in contrasting styles en route to the semifinals of the 2nd Veteran Football Tournament at Mini Stadium, Chandel, on Monday.
Unapal FC needed a penalty shootout to overcome their dogged opponents Sarei Veteran FC.
After a goalless contest at fulltime, both teams went into spot kicks where Unapal FC delivered on four of their five shots against Sarei Veteran's three goals.
A Bonte, Yaima, Benjamin and Dalung converted their attempts to send their side straight to the last four.
On the other, Ts Parchung, Sh Priyobarta and Ts Charshing scored to be on the losing side.
In the other match, The Veteran FC stormed past Monsang Pantha 4-1 for their place in the semifinals.
NI Kohringam opened the scoring for Veteran FC in the 41st minute but Ts Jackson equalised for Monsang Pantha in the 50th minute.
Moments later, Sr Manshi regained Veteran FC's lead as N1 Kohringam scored his second and team's third goal in the 73rd minute before St Mothawar's 74th-minute goal wrapped up
the victory.