Chandel 2nd Div: Chakpikarong, Cheengkhu reach semis
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 06 2023:
Both Chakpikarong YC and Cheengkhu YC prevailed in a penalty shootout to complete the semifinal lineup of the DC Chandel Trophy Second Division Football Tournament 2023 on Wednesday.
Chakpikarong YC earned their semifinal spot with a 4-3 win over Monsang Pantha YCC in their penalty shootout after the two teams failed to break a 0-0 deadlock after the stoppage time.
In the shootout, Chakpikarong failed to convert two attempts but still they managed to win the game courtesy of LH Tangkhel, SP Wartha, SNG Angjoyla and BD Phowlngam.
On the other hand, SH Shabath, NG Rollish and Ng Thomas converted their spot kicks for Monsang Pantha but their side had three of their attempts saved by the Chakpikarong goalkeeper.
Cheengkhu, meanwhile, beat Chandel Police FC in their spot kicks to book their place in the semifinals.
The match went into spot kicks after the squads remained 1-1 at the end of the regulation time.
In the penalty contest, Cheengkhu held their nerves to claim a 5-4 victory against their opponents via successful strikes by Suraj, Kothelhring, Kankhu, Shelminthang and Thangkam.
Chandel Police, on the other hand, came up short on two of their attempts after Helky and Micha failed to convert their shots.
The semifinals will take place on Thursday (December 7) as Ziontlang SYC take on Chandel Christian YC at 12 pm and Chakpikarong YC clash with Cheengkhu YC at 2 pm .