Liwa Changning ease to Sirti Football Tournament quarters
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 12 2022:
Liwa Changning-B eased to a 4-1 win over Japhou-B and booked a quarterfinal berth in the 14th Sirti Football Tournament on Saturday at Liwa Sarei Ground, Chandel.
Th Jerry opened the scoring for Liwa after three minutes and then Ng Kensha extended the lead in the space of four minutes before Japhou-B halved the deficit in the 18th minute through Ng Samson.
Kensha scored his second goal in the 63rd minute to make it 3-1 and Ng Julian rounded off the scoring in the 72nd minute as Liwa Changning enjoyed an easy day.
The day's veteran match between Liwa Sarei and Changhne ended in a 1-1 draw, with Raymond scoring for Changhne apd W Pradeep finding the equaliser for Liwa.
The 1-1 draw was enough for Liwa Sarei to enter the semifinals.
In a pre-veteran match, Japhou came from behind to outscore Liwa Changning 3-2 and earn a semifinal spot.
Liwa took the lead in the 7th minute through Ng Konthong but Japhou drew level after K Lordson converted in the 29th minute.
Liwa regained the lead in the 47th minute courtesy of a strike by Ng Kenbor but Kh Goldson's 64th-minute effort eventually secured the victory for Japhou.
Meanwhile, Liwa Sarei and Liwa Changning played out a goalless draw in a women's match.
The result saw Liwa women book their place in the semifinals.